Tax Preparers pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,210 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Grand Rapids earn between $42,690 and $70,420.
- $38K10th
- $43K25th
- $55KMedian
- $70K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,340 | $4,862 | $28.05 |
| Median | $54,570 | $4,548 | $26.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,690 | $3,558 | $20.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,420 | $5,868 | $33.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Grand Rapids earn 8% more than the Michigan average ($54,160) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $58,340 | $54,570 | $38,190 | $82,210 | 140 |
| Michigan | $54,160 | $46,400 | $29,600 | $77,950 | 1,660 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $58,340, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $46,035 a year, or $3,836 a month and $1,771 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $58,340 buys what about $61,060 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 2nd of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job; Lansing pays the most ($59,390).
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$28.05 an hour on average, and $26.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $46,035 a year ($3,836 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,340. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do tax preparers earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. 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 (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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