As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Certified Tax Preparer in Minnesota is $61,848, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,189 weekly, or $5,154 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Certified Tax Preparer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Certified Tax Preparer in Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $53,082 to $73,601. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,259) and 75th percentile ($68,000), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,601 per year. This $10,741 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Tax Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Minnesota Certified Tax Preparer often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 21 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 nationwide for Certified Tax Preparer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Certified Tax Preparer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $53,082 MN September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $57,259 MN September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $61,848 MN September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $68,000 MN September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $73,601 MN September 01, 2026
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Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $63,612 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $64,362 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $59,790 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $60,978 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $59,626 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $58,645 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $63,644 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $59,852 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $59,792 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $59,825 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Certified Tax Preparer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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