Tax Preparers Salary in Wisconsin

Tax preparers in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $53,320 a year) and the least in Eau Claire ($44,620), across the 6 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tax preparers average at $49,300 and the median at $44,340 for 1,550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,930.

Tax Preparers average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$53,320
Madison$50,450
Green Bay$49,080
Racine$48,250
Janesville$47,060
Eau Claire$44,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$53,320	$50,430	$37,570	$43,282	97
Madison	$50,450	$45,810	$38,460	$41,118	97
Green Bay	$49,080	$44,840	$37,760	$40,084	93
Racine	$48,250	$49,830	$36,380	$39,458	96
Janesville	$47,060	$43,850	$36,260	$38,561	94
Eau Claire	$44,620	$37,420	$35,730	$36,721	93

*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

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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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