Tax Preparers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,170 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in San Juan earn between $31,380 and $61,990.
- $30K10th
- $31K25th
- $48KMedian
- $62K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,400 | $4,533 | $26.15 |
| Median | $47,590 | $3,966 | $22.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,380 | $2,615 | $15.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,990 | $5,166 | $29.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Tax preparers in San Juan earn 4% more than the Puerto Rico average ($52,280) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $54,400 | $47,590 | $29,830 | $100,170 | 300 |
| Puerto Rico | $52,280 | $46,730 | $29,830 | $96,360 | 340 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$49,190
- Port St. Lucie, FL$52,300
- Naples, FL$60,890
- Sebastian, FL$65,170
- Palm Bay, FL$51,460
- Fort Myers, FL$57,980
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 San Juan: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in San Juan?
$26.16 an hour on average, and $22.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do tax preparers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.5%.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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