Tax Preparers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for tax preparers is $21.98 an hour ($45,710 a year). About 1,820 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($54,920). Indiana ranks 32nd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax preparers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.07 | $27,190 |
| 25% of workers | $18.39 | $38,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.98 | $45,710 |
| 75% of workers | $29.64 | $61,660 |
| 90% of workers | $41.52 | $86,360 |
Tax Preparers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $46,300 | 50 |
| Fort Wayne | $45,930 | 140 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $45,780 | 700 |
| Evansville | $44,200 | 80 |
| Terre Haute | $39,990 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- 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)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $77,720 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $87,710 |
| Loan Officers | $72,960 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $81,760 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $77,440 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $60,350 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $92,410 |
| Credit Analysts | $62,660 |
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