Tax Preparers Salary in Washington

Tax preparers in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $51,860 a year) and the least in Bellingham ($45,850), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tax preparers average at $49,380 and the median at $45,370 for 1,360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,930.

Tax Preparers average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$51,860
Kennewick$49,050
Spokane$46,190
Bellingham$45,850

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$51,860	$47,860	$45,370	$43,850	111
Kennewick	$49,050	$44,250	$41,840	$41,592	100
Spokane	$46,190	$40,160	$38,260	$39,294	100
Bellingham	$45,850	$44,250	$39,480	$39,020	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tax Preparers salary in other states

Tax Preparers salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

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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