Tax Preparers pay range in Prescott Valley
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,140 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Prescott Valley earn between $38,810 and $77,320.
- $34K10th
- $39K25th
- $44KMedian
- $77K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,070 | $4,922 | $28.40 |
| Median | $44,250 | $3,688 | $21.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,810 | $3,234 | $18.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,320 | $6,443 | $37.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Prescott Valley vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Prescott Valley earn 6% less than the Arizona average ($62,650) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley | $59,070 | $44,250 | $33,760 | $99,140 | n/a |
| Arizona | $62,650 | $44,770 | $36,970 | $104,740 | 2,240 |
| United States | $60,930 | $54,920 | $33,760 | $99,270 | 76,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tax Preparers salary after taxes in Prescott Valley
On the average salary of $59,070, a single filer in Prescott Valley takes home about $48,560 a year, or $4,047 a month and $1,868 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Prescott Valley a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Prescott Valley area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3), so the average $59,070 buys what about $60,119 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Prescott Valley ($46,330). A typical home costs $392,900, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in other Arizona cities
Prescott Valley ranks 3rd of 5 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($65,360).
- Phoenix$65,360
- Tucson$59,500
- Prescott Valley$59,070
- Lake Havasu City$50,670
- Yuma$44,840
Highest-paying cities for tax preparers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($84,300).
- San Francisco, CA$84,300
- San Jose, CA$83,550
- Kansas City, MO$82,540
- Anchorage, AK$77,620
- Jefferson City, MO$77,180
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Tax Preparers salary in Prescott Valley: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Prescott Valley?
$28.40 an hour on average, and $21.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Prescott Valley?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Prescott Valley?
About $48,560 a year ($4,047 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,070.
Do tax preparers earn more in Prescott Valley than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,930).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2082; area Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ (39150). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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