How much does a tax preparer make in Wisconsin?
$44,340a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Wisconsin. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,920Median: $44,340Highest 10%: $73,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,920 | $16.79 | |
| 25th | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| Median | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $55,660 | $26.76 | |
| 90th | $73,130 | $35.16 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $60,650 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $50,430 |
| Duluth, MN | $50,170 |
| Racine, WI | $49,830 |
| Madison, WI | $45,810 |
| Green Bay, WI | $44,840 |
| Janesville, WI | $43,850 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $37,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 32. Indiana | $45,710 |
| 33. Washington | $45,370 |
| 34. Arizona | $44,770 |
| 35. Wisconsin | $44,340 |
| 36. New Jersey | $43,420 |
| 37. Nebraska | $43,010 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $42,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $21.32 ($44,340 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $44,340 against $54,920 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for tax preparer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 35 of 48 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays tax preparers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $60,650 a year.
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.