DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$130,000
vs National
+225%
National: $40,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$113,438
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$130,000
+225% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$40,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Tax Preparers in Seattle, WA earns $130,000 in nominal terms, which is 225% above the national average of $40,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $113,438 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $130,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Tax Preparers make in Seattle, WA?
The median Tax Preparers salary in Seattle, WA is $130,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Tax Preparers?
A Tax Preparers in Seattle, WA earns 225% more than the national median of $40,000, or $113,438 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.