Certified Tax Preparer Salary in Houston, Texas

Certified Tax Preparer Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Certified Tax Preparer make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Tax Preparer in Houston, TX is $59,915. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,407 to $65,634, with most professionals earning between $49,392 and $70,840.

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10th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $49,392 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $54,407 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $59,915 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $65,634 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $70,840 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $54,407 10% $49,392 90% $70,840 75% $65,634 $59,915 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Certified Tax Preparer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Tax Accountant II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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