Tax Preparers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for tax preparers is $23.14 an hour ($48,130 a year). About 2,710 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($54,920). North Carolina ranks 26th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax preparers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.06 | $35,480 |
| 25% of workers | $21.07 | $43,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.14 | $48,130 |
| 75% of workers | $35.02 | $72,840 |
| 90% of workers | $46.98 | $97,720 |
Tax Preparers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $57,090 | 150 |
| Wilmington | $52,220 | 130 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $50,350 | 850 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $47,940 | 80 |
| Asheville | $47,930 | 80 |
| Winston-Salem | $47,860 | 150 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $47,290 | 0 |
| Fayetteville | $45,620 | 90 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $45,250 | 150 |
| Jacksonville | $43,550 | 30 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $82,050 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,390 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,880 |
| Loan Officers | $75,920 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,900 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $77,120 |
| Credit Analysts | $94,570 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $132,040 |
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