Career Paths From Tax Preparers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsLateral Move97.9% skill match
Tax Preparers and Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% higher.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$62,370
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Credit CounselorsLateral Move97.8% skill match
Tax Preparers and Credit Counselors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Credit Counselors sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 5% lower.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$52,230
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksCareer Change96.3% skill match
Tax Preparers and Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 10% lower.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$49,230
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Loan OfficersAdvancement96.8% skill match
Tax Preparers and Loan Officers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Loan Officers is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 40% higher.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$76,690
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
Correspondence ClerksCareer Change96.9% skill match
Tax Preparers and Correspondence Clerks share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Correspondence Clerks is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$46,800
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
TutorsCareer Change97.4% skill match
Tax Preparers and Tutors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Tutors is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$43,350
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Customer Service RepresentativesCareer Change96.7% skill match
Tax Preparers and Customer Service Representatives share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Customer Service Representatives is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 18% lower.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$44,770
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsCareer Change96.7% skill match
Tax Preparers and Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 26% lower.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$40,710
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Insurance UnderwritersAdvancement96.5% skill match
Tax Preparers and Insurance Underwriters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Insurance Underwriters is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 48% higher.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$81,370
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
Human Resources SpecialistsAdvancement96.3% skill match
Tax Preparers and Human Resources Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Human Resources Specialists is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 38% higher.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$75,940
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and TimekeepingCareer Change96.2% skill match
Tax Preparers and Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 8% lower.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$50,610
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Special Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolCareer Change97% skill match
Tax Preparers and Special Education Teachers, Secondary School share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Special Education Teachers, Secondary School is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 35% higher.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$74,260
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.2% skill match
Tax Preparers and Business Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Business Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 80% higher.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$99,080
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
5
Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolCareer Change96.4% skill match
Tax Preparers and Special Education Teachers, Middle School share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Special Education Teachers, Middle School is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 22% higher.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$66,810
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationCareer Change96.5% skill match
Tax Preparers and Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 16% higher.
Current median salary
$54,920
Target median salary
$63,970
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.