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Tax Preparers Salary in North Carolina

Tax Preparers in North Carolina earn a median of $48,130 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$48,130
vs. U.S. median
−12% ($54,920)
Rank among states
26 of 48
Jobs in the state
2,710

Pay range in North Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,480; the top 10% earn over $97,720. Nationally the range is $33,760 to $99,270.

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Tax Preparers pay in North Carolina

How much do tax preparers make in North Carolina?

The median is $48,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,480 and the top 10% earn over $97,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Carolina a good state for tax preparers?

On pay alone it ranks 26 of 48 (−12% vs. the national median of $54,920). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses