Career Profile
Tax Preparers
Tax Preparers prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
General Information
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. Excludes Accountants and Auditors (13-2011).
Important Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Processing Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
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Tax Preparers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 51 openings per year are projected for Tax Preparers.
Employment Change
Employment for Tax Preparers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.0% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.03/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.03, while experienced workers are paid $30.54. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 331 Tax Preparers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 374.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Tax Preparers are Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services, Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Tax Preparers include Customer and Personal Service, Economics and Accounting, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Tax Preparers is HS diploma or less. 37% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.