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Job outlook for income tax administrators in the United States
Are income tax administrator jobs in demand?
Income tax administrator job and salary trends over time
Income tax administrator jobs over time
Income tax administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,112 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,075 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,080 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,063 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,047 | 0.00% |
Average income tax administrator salary over time
Income tax administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,559 | $26.23 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $53,068 | $25.51 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $52,289 | $25.14 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $51,436 | $24.73 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $50,546 | $24.30 | +1.4% |
Income tax administrator jobs by state
Most common states for income tax administrators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,138 | 17% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 948 | 17% |
| 3 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 483 | 16% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 118 | 16% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 206 | 15% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 155 | 15% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 102 | 15% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 768 | 14% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 134 | 14% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 90 | 14% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 956 | 13% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 556 | 13% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 404 | 13% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 95 | 13% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,482 | 12% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 834 | 12% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 436 | 12% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 228 | 12% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,113 | 11% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 114 | 11% |
Most common cities for income tax administrators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costa Mesa | 1 | 1% | $61,700 |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $56,015 |
| 3 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $70,046 |
| 4 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $49,586 |
| 5 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $70,293 |
Income Tax Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of income tax administrator experts
The University of Texas at Arlington
Indiana University Northwest
What general advice would you give to an Income Tax Administrator?
Dr. J. Klaus Ph.D., CPA (KY): Choosing a career in accounting today is particularly appealing due to the strong demand for skilled professionals in the field. Accounting stands out for its stability, offering a secure and reliable career path. The diversity within the profession, including areas like tax accounting and financial analysis, provides individuals with flexibility to align their work with their specific interests. With a global relevance, accountants are in high demand internationally. The current technological advancements have streamlined routine tasks, allowing professionals to focus on more strategic aspects of their roles. Pursuing well-regarded certifications, such as the CPA designation, ensures continuous learning and opens avenues for career advancement. Additionally, the flexibility for remote work and potential for entrepreneurial ventures make accounting a highly sought-after and promising choice in response to the prevalent demand for skilled professionals.
Jaclyn Barkow
Clinical Assistant Professor of AccountingIndiana University Northwest
Accounting Department
What soft skills should all Income Tax Administrators possess?
Jaclyn Barkow: The most valuable soft skill is communication. Being able to communicate effectively with colleagues, superiors, and clients. Communication comes in the form of written and oral. Effective communication also entails knowing when to listen, when to respond, and asking questions. Young accountants will also not know everything upon entering the workplace; asking questions is important for the learning process.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Income Tax Administrators?
Jaclyn Barkow: Understanding tax return preparation is important. This is where the internship or volunteer work stands out on resumes. Tax law changes every year, so remembering what is in a textbook becomes obsolete year after year. Research skills are important for keeping up with the ever-changing tax law.
The profession is also changing so that tax accountants must have a working understanding of information security and maintaining client information confidentially. Data security is extremely important in the profession, and identity theft is very common in tax return preparation. Having some technical information systems and information security understanding is valuable to maintaining sensitive information.