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Tax Preparers Salary in Nevada

In Nevada, tax preparers earn $41,480 at the median — $19.94 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $93K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$41K
Median annual
$19.94/hr
Hourly rate
$29K
Entry level (10th %)
$93K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $41K get you in Nevada?

Take-home$2,947/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,735/mo
Rent burden58.9% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$41,480/yr
After rent$1,212/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nevada

Bar chart showing Tax Preparers salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $28,860, 25th percentile $41,480, median $41,480, 75th percentile $56,500, 90th percentile $93,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$29K25th$41KMedian$41K75th$57K90th$93K
Bar chart showing Tax Preparers salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $28,860, 25th percentile $41,480, median $41,480, 75th percentile $56,500, 90th percentile $93,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level tax preparers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K.Top earners bring in $93K or more - a $64K spread from bottom to top.

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Tax Preparers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Alaska$77K+52%80
New York$73K+45%6,880
California$73K+45%10,700
Montana$71K+41%340
Minnesota$66K+30%1,330
Texas$62K+22%5,930
Wyoming$60K+19%120
Virginia$59K+17%2,200
North Dakota$59K+17%300
Massachusetts$59K+16%1,800
Utah$59K+16%1,470
Iowa$57K+14%600
New Jersey$56K+12%2,460
Rhode Island$56K+11%N/A
Idaho$55K+8%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do tax preparers make in Nevada?

The median is $41,480 a year - that works out to about $19.94 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,860, and experienced tax preparers can clear $93,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $41K enough to live in Nevada?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,947/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,735/month (median of metro areas), which eats 58.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a tax preparers salary go in Nevada?

Nevada has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tax preparers salary is worth about $41,480 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do tax preparers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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