Tax Preparers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for tax preparers is $16.85 an hour ($35,040 a year). About 550 people work in this job there.
That is 36% lower than the U.S. median ($54,920). Arkansas ranks 46th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax preparers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.94 | $28,990 |
| 25% of workers | $14.20 | $29,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.85 | $35,040 |
| 75% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 90% of workers | $31.93 | $66,420 |
Tax Preparers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $38,140 | 130 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $35,650 | 100 |
| Fort Smith | $30,160 | 40 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for tax preparers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $66,330 |
| Loan Officers | $70,260 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $81,110 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $79,420 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $50,840 |
| Financial Examiners | $57,590 |
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