The median annual wage for Tax Preparers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $57,410 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,200.
Pay spans roughly $34,720 at the 10th percentile to $114,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.60 per hour. An estimated 1,140 people work as tax preparers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $57,410 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.60 |
| 10th percentile | $34,720 |
| 90th percentile | $114,780 |
| Employment | 1,140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.