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Tax Preparers
Role Overview
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. Excludes “Accountants and Auditors” (13-2011).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $77,010 |
| New York | $73,230 |
| California | $73,210 |
| Montana | $71,370 |
| Minnesota | $65,530 |
| Colorado | $62,860 |
| Texas | $61,510 |
| Wyoming | $60,340 |
| Virginia | $59,220 |
| North Dakota | $59,130 |
| Massachusetts | $58,720 |
| Utah | $58,660 |
| Iowa | $57,440 |
| New Jersey | $56,440 |
| Rhode Island | $56,070 |
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$50,560
Projected Growth (10yr)
+4.5%
Avg. annual openings
10.4k
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