Tax Preparers (13-2082) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		50
Mean wage		$20.90
Entry wage		$12.72
10th percentile wage		$12.05
50th percentile wage		$14.51
90th percentile wage		$37.50

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	50	100%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	50	$14.51

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	$14.51		$42.66		-$28.15
2019	$14.03	+3.4%	$41.26	+3.4%	-$27.22
2018	$13.67	+2.6%	$40.20	+2.6%	-$26.52
2017	$13.35	+2.4%	$39.26	+2.4%	-$25.90
2016	$13.04	+2.4%	$38.35	+2.4%	-$25.30
2015	$12.68	+2.9%	$37.28	+2.9%	-$24.60
2014	$12.38	+2.4%	$36.40	+2.4%	-$24.01
2013	$12.08	+2.5%	$35.52	+2.5%	-$23.43
2012	$11.88	+1.7%	$34.94	+1.7%	-$23.05
2011	$11.70	+1.6%	$34.40	+1.6%	-$22.69
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$14.51		$26.48		-$11.97
2019	$14.03	+3.4%	$25.40	+4.2%	-$11.37
2018	$13.67	+2.6%	$24.63	+3.1%	-$10.95
2017	$13.35	+2.4%	$23.97	+2.8%	-$10.61
2016	$13.04	+2.4%	$23.42	+2.3%	-$10.38
2015	$12.68	+2.9%	$22.93	+2.1%	-$10.25
2014	$12.38	+2.4%	$22.44	+2.2%	-$10.06
2013	$12.08	+2.5%	$21.99	+2.1%	-$9.90
2012	$11.88	+1.7%	$21.61	+1.7%	-$9.72
2011	$11.70	+1.6%	$21.27	+1.6%	-$9.57

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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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