SOC 13-2082 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tax Preparers — Urban Honolulu
Urban Honolulu, HI
Median pay in Urban Honolulu, HI is $34,860 a year, 36.5% under the national median of $54,920 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Urban Honolulu, HI is $34,860 a year, 36.5% under the national median of $54,920 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $29,990 and $45,710. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,120 and the ninetieth at $69,270.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 471st of 481 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,120 | −47.0% |
| 25th | $29,990 | −45.4% |
| Median (50th) | $34,860 | −36.5% |
| 75th | $45,710 | −16.8% |
| 90th | $69,270 | +26.1% |
| Mean | $41,380 | −24.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Urban Honolulu run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $34,860 buys what $31,691 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 42.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,691US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,860 a year, 36.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,120 to $69,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tax Preparers in Urban Honolulu, HI?
The median annual wage is $34,860, or $16.76 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 Urban Honolulu, HI is 36.5% 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 Urban Honolulu, HI earns more than $69,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,120 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.
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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