DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$85,000
vs National
+112.5%
National: $40,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,372
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,000
+112.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$40,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Tax Preparers in San Jose, CA earns $85,000 in nominal terms, which is 112.5% above the national average of $40,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,372 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ABBOTT, STRINGHAM & LYNCH | $85,000 | 2 |
| WONG EWERS LLP | $49,920 | 2 |
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How much does a Tax Preparers make in San Jose, CA?
The median Tax Preparers salary in San Jose, CA is $85,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Tax Preparers?
A Tax Preparers in San Jose, CA earns 112.5% more than the national median of $40,000, or $61,372 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.