SOC 13-2082 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tax Preparers — Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tax Preparers in Prescott Valley, AZ is $44,250 per year, 19.4% below the national median of $54,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tax Preparers in Prescott Valley, AZ is $44,250 per year, 19.4% below the national median of $54,920. Half of workers earn between $38,810 and $77,320. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,760 and the ninetieth at $99,140.
Within the state, Tucson records the highest median at $46,960. Of the 260 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 187th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,760 | −38.5% |
| 25th | $38,810 | −29.3% |
| Median (50th) | $44,250 | −19.4% |
| 75th | $77,320 | +40.8% |
| 90th | $99,140 | +80.5% |
| Mean | $59,070 | +7.6% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucson | $46,960 | 270 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $44,770 | 1,580 | |
| 3 | Lake Havasu City | $37,680 | 50 | |
| 4 | Yuma | $37,260 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Prescott Valley sit close to the national average, so $44,250 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$44,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,942US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,250 a year, 19.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,760 to $99,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tucson, at $46,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tax Preparers in Prescott Valley, AZ?
The median annual wage is $44,250, or $21.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $54,920, so pay in Prescott Valley, AZ is 19.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Prescott Valley, AZ earns more than $99,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tucson, at $46,960 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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