Tax Preparers (13-2082) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		550
Mean wage		$26.69
Entry wage		$14.01
10th percentile wage		$13.41
50th percentile wage		$25.45
90th percentile wage		$45.33

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	530	96.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	530	$24.76

Tax Preparers (13-2082)

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. Excludes Accountants and Auditors (13-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$25.45		$37.74		-$12.29
2019	$24.62	+3.4%	$36.50	+3.4%	-$11.88
2018	$23.98	+2.6%	$35.56	+2.6%	-$11.58
2017	$23.42	+2.4%	$34.73	+2.4%	-$11.30
2016	$22.88	+2.4%	$33.92	+2.4%	-$11.04
2015	$22.24	+2.9%	$32.98	+2.9%	-$10.74
2014	$21.72	+2.4%	$32.20	+2.4%	-$10.48
2013	$21.19	+2.5%	$31.42	+2.5%	-$10.23
2012	$20.85	+1.7%	$30.91	+1.7%	-$10.06
2011	$20.52	+1.6%	$30.43	+1.6%	-$9.90
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$25.45		$23.93		$1.52
2019	$24.62	+3.4%	$22.96	+4.2%	$1.66
2018	$23.98	+2.6%	$22.26	+3.1%	$1.72
2017	$23.42	+2.4%	$21.66	+2.8%	$1.76
2016	$22.88	+2.4%	$21.17	+2.3%	$1.71
2015	$22.24	+2.9%	$20.73	+2.1%	$1.52
2014	$21.72	+2.4%	$20.28	+2.2%	$1.43
2013	$21.19	+2.5%	$19.87	+2.1%	$1.32
2012	$20.85	+1.7%	$19.53	+1.7%	$1.31
2011	$20.52	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	$1.29

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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