How much does a tax preparer make in Washington?
$57,890a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $27.83 an hour or $4,824 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.83
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 186
- Jobs in the area
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,640Median: $57,890Highest 10%: $98,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| 25th | $43,530 | $20.93 | |
| Median | $57,890 | $27.83 | |
| 75th | $70,480 | $33.88 | |
| 90th | $98,700 | $47.45 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for tax preparers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Examiner | $157,600 |
| Project Management Specialist | $127,000 |
| Management Analyst | $126,800 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $126,500 |
| Budget Analyst | $125,100 |
| Financial Specialist | $120,600 |
| Credit Analyst | $114,700 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $108,300 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $106,200 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $105,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $27.83 ($57,890 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $57,890 against $54,920 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Washington rank for tax preparer pay?
67 of 186 metro areas with data.
How much does a tax preparer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.