DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$37,351
vs National
-6.6%
National: $40,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,292
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$37,351
-6.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$40,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Tax Preparers in Houston, TX earns $37,351 in nominal terms, which is 6.6% below the national average of $40,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,292 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BMC Software, Inc. | $88,064 | 2 |
| Whitley Penn | $57,000 | 2 |
| GOLD & DIAMOND INC. | $42,702 | 1 |
| DAO CPA PC | $32,000 | 2 |
| AFT CONSULTING LLC | $32,000 | 2 |
| KAUSHAL ENTERPRISES INC | $22,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Tax Preparers make in Houston, TX?
The median Tax Preparers salary in Houston, TX is $37,351 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Tax Preparers?
A Tax Preparers in Houston, TX earns 6.6% less than the national median of $40,000, or $40,292 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.