Tax Preparers Salary in West Virginia

Tax preparers in West Virginia earn the most in Charleston (average $55,360 a year) and the least in Huntington ($38,490), across the 2 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tax preparers average at $40,320 and the median at $35,880 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,930.

Tax Preparers average salary by city in West Virginia

Charleston$55,360
Huntington$38,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$55,360	$45,650	$35,630	$44,991	89
Huntington	$38,490	$35,100	$27,080	$32,111	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tax Preparers salary in other states

Tax Preparers salary by city and state

More about pay in West Virginia

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.
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.

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