Tax Preparers Salary in Pennsylvania

Tax preparers in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $68,730 a year) and the least in Scranton ($48,190), across the 6 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tax preparers average at $66,780 and the median at $61,270 for 2,010 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,930.

Tax Preparers average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$68,730
Pittsburgh$66,620
Erie$62,440
Lancaster$61,510
Harrisburg$60,600
Scranton$48,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$68,730	$62,010	$40,680	$55,072	103
Pittsburgh	$66,620	$61,140	$37,990	$53,652	95
Erie	$62,440	$58,460	$38,990	$50,434	91
Lancaster	$61,510	$59,550	$43,580	$49,715	98
Harrisburg	$60,600	$57,770	$40,040	$49,012	99
Scranton	$48,190	$39,400	$37,970	$39,421	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tax Preparers salary in other states

Tax Preparers salary by city and state

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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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