Tax Preparers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for tax preparers is $25.80 an hour ($53,660 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($54,920). Iowa ranks 19th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax preparers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.12 | $33,520 |
| 25% of workers | $18.74 | $38,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.80 | $53,660 |
| 75% of workers | $35.42 | $73,660 |
| 90% of workers | $40.72 | $84,700 |
Tax Preparers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $63,560 | 210 |
| Dubuque | $61,330 | 50 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $60,280 | 80 |
| Cedar Rapids | $51,820 | 80 |
| Sioux City | $48,650 | 30 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 | $77,440 |
| Loan Officers | $83,670 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $92,370 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $92,310 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $75,160 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $79,390 |
| Financial Examiners | $80,370 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $80,160 |
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