Tax Preparers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,080 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Providence earn between $52,000 and $59,790.
- $35K10th
- $52K25th
- $58KMedian
- $60K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,530 | $4,628 | $26.70 |
| Median | $57,680 | $4,807 | $27.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,790 | $4,982 | $28.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($57,010) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $55,530 | $57,680 | $35,150 | $63,080 | 420 |
| Rhode Island | $57,010 | $57,680 | $52,000 | $62,580 | n/a |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $55,530, a single filer in Providence takes home about $45,333 a year, or $3,778 a month and $1,744 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $45,333 | $3,778 |
| Working in MA | $44,342 | $3,695 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $55,530 buys what about $54,563 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$60,940
- Barnstable, MA$55,120
- Hartford, CT$46,730
- Manchester, NH$58,670
- Waterbury, CT$45,240
- Bridgeport, CT$60,880
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 Providence: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Providence?
$26.70 an hour on average, and $27.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Providence?
About $45,333 a year ($3,778 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,530. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do tax preparers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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