Tax Preparers pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for tax preparers is $29.51 an hour ($61,370 a year). About 1,590 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($54,920). Oregon ranks 9th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax preparers in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.98 | $43,640 |
| 25% of workers | $23.48 | $48,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.51 | $61,370 |
| 75% of workers | $37.54 | $78,090 |
| 90% of workers | $46.42 | $96,550 |
Tax Preparers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bend | $62,950 | 80 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $61,350 | 870 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $61,300 | 140 |
| Salem | $58,330 | 140 |
| Albany | $58,220 | 30 |
| Medford | $57,640 | 90 |
| Grants Pass | $39,560 | 40 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 | $85,800 |
| Loan Officers | $94,440 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $122,830 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $120,590 |
| Budget Analysts | $95,250 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $83,080 |
| Financial Examiners | $94,630 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $54,460 |
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