Tax Preparers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for tax preparers is $21.32 an hour ($44,340 a year). About 1,550 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($54,920). Wisconsin ranks 35th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax preparers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.79 | $34,920 |
| 25% of workers | $17.43 | $36,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.32 | $44,340 |
| 75% of workers | $26.76 | $55,660 |
| 90% of workers | $35.16 | $73,130 |
Tax Preparers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $50,430 | 440 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $49,830 | 40 |
| Madison | $45,810 | 140 |
| Green Bay | $44,840 | 50 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $43,850 | 40 |
| Eau Claire | $37,420 | 40 |
Wisconsin 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)
Related jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,400 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $95,570 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $119,430 |
| Loan Officers | $78,290 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $97,370 |
| Credit Analysts | $68,690 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $64,420 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $68,660 |
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