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



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		50
Mean wage		$32.04
Entry wage		$22.26
10th percentile wage		$19.57
50th percentile wage		$28.84
90th percentile wage		$56.36

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	40	79.7%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	40	$29.21

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	$28.84		$33.99		-$5.15
2019	$27.90	+3.4%	$32.88	+3.4%	-$4.98
2018	$27.18	+2.6%	$32.03	+2.6%	-$4.85
2017	$26.54	+2.4%	$31.28	+2.4%	-$4.73
2016	$25.92	+2.4%	$30.55	+2.4%	-$4.62
2015	$25.20	+2.9%	$29.70	+2.9%	-$4.50
2014	$24.61	+2.4%	$29.00	+2.4%	-$4.39
2013	$24.01	+2.5%	$28.30	+2.5%	-$4.28
2012	$23.62	+1.7%	$27.84	+1.7%	-$4.21
2011	$23.25	+1.6%	$27.41	+1.6%	-$4.15
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.84		$21.91		$6.93
2019	$27.90	+3.4%	$21.02	+4.2%	$6.87
2018	$27.18	+2.6%	$20.38	+3.1%	$6.80
2017	$26.54	+2.4%	$19.83	+2.8%	$6.70
2016	$25.92	+2.4%	$19.38	+2.3%	$6.54
2015	$25.20	+2.9%	$18.98	+2.1%	$6.23
2014	$24.61	+2.4%	$18.57	+2.2%	$6.04
2013	$24.01	+2.5%	$18.20	+2.1%	$5.82
2012	$23.62	+1.7%	$17.88	+1.7%	$5.74
2011	$23.25	+1.6%	$17.60	+1.6%	$5.65

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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