Tax Preparers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for tax preparers is $17.59 an hour ($36,600 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($54,920). Tennessee ranks 44th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax preparers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.35 | $27,770 |
| 25% of workers | $14.18 | $29,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.59 | $36,600 |
| 75% of workers | $28.42 | $59,120 |
| 90% of workers | $37.15 | $77,270 |
Tax Preparers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $48,080 | 400 |
| Knoxville | $44,940 | 150 |
| Chattanooga | $44,560 | 120 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $42,700 | 50 |
| Memphis | $35,410 | 230 |
| Clarksville | $34,600 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $76,840 |
| Loan Officers | $62,800 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $92,990 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $84,160 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $69,240 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $51,630 |
| Credit Analysts | $72,550 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $78,840 |
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