Tax Preparers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for tax preparers is $29.46 an hour ($61,270 a year). About 2,010 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($54,920). Pennsylvania ranks 10th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax preparers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $18.76 | $39,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.46 | $61,270 |
| 75% of workers | $39.16 | $81,450 |
| 90% of workers | $49.79 | $103,570 |
Tax Preparers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $62,010 | 1,150 |
| Pittsburgh | $61,140 | 410 |
| Lancaster | $59,550 | 70 |
| Erie | $58,460 | 50 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $57,770 | 60 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $39,400 | 90 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,000 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $84,460 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $105,200 |
| Loan Officers | $69,300 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $78,950 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $78,610 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $56,870 |
| Financial Examiners | $78,500 |
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