Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Tax Preparers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1New York$71,850
  2. 2California$70,030
  3. 3Utah$66,720
  4. 4Montana$63,080
  5. 5Missouri$62,780
  6. 6Colorado$62,620
  7. 7Alaska$62,360
  8. 8New Hampshire$61,370
  9. 9Oregon$61,370
  10. 10Pennsylvania$61,270
  11. 11Nevada$60,000
  12. 12Minnesota$59,200
  13. 13Virginia$58,520
  14. 14Massachusetts$58,400
  15. 15Wyoming$57,990