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SOC 13-2082·Business & Financial OperationsOpportunity job
Tax Preparers
Median wage
$74,584
10-yr outlook
+5.6%by 2032
Openings / year
1,071
Workers in NY
6,880
How pay grows with experience
Tax Preparers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,779 |
| Median (typical) | $74,584 |
| Experienced | $91,513 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Tax Preparers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $81,955 |
| Hudson Valley | $62,328 |
| Long Island | $62,153 |
| Finger Lakes | $57,689 |
| Central New York | $54,561 |
| Capital Region | $53,891 |
| Western New York | $52,954 |
| North Country | $47,593 |
| Southern Tier | $46,642 |
| Mohawk Valley | $45,785 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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