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Job outlook for tax assistants in the United States
Tax assistant job and salary trends over time
Tax assistant jobs over time
Tax assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,158 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 16,673 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 17,757 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 18,136 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 18,304 | 0.01% |
Average tax assistant salary over time
Tax assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,893 | $21.10 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $42,684 | $20.52 | +9.4% |
| 2023 | $39,028 | $18.76 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $38,374 | $18.45 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | $36,214 | $17.41 | +0.3% |
Tax assistant jobs by state
Most common states for tax assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 78 | 11% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 63 | 6% |
| 3 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 192 | 5% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 157 | 5% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 49 | 5% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,477 | 4% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 452 | 4% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 291 | 4% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 254 | 4% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 236 | 4% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 224 | 4% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 220 | 4% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 150 | 4% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 116 | 4% |
| 15 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 787 | 3% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 506 | 3% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 215 | 3% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 80 | 3% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 46 | 3% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 45 | 3% |
Most common cities for tax assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beloit | 1 | 3% | $43,697 |
| 2 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $34,369 |
| 3 | Davenport | 1 | 1% | $35,135 |
| 4 | Pasadena | 1 | 1% | $52,377 |
| 5 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $51,655 |
| 6 | Lincoln | 1 | 0% | $40,826 |
| 7 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $50,810 |
| 8 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $58,754 |
Tax Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of tax assistant experts
What Tax Assistant skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Kenton Klaus: Taxation is a very broad discipline, so it's important for a new tax professional to understand all the opportunities available for them to use their graduate degree. In some cases, graduate students have already been in the workforce, and have specific plans to return to a certain area of practice. However, many students have not explored the available opportunities to see which line up best with their interests and skills. I encourage graduate students to explore the market before they graduate, reach out to alumni who work in different areas of the tax profession, and speak with the professors for the courses that most interested them.
What will help Tax Assistants increase their earning potential?
Kenton Klaus: Taxation is a very broad discipline, so it's important for a new tax professional to understand all the opportunities available for them to use their graduate degree. In some cases, graduate students have already been in the workforce, and have specific plans to return to a certain area of practice. However, many students have not explored the available opportunities to see which line up best with their interests and skills. I encourage graduate students to explore the market before they graduate, reach out to alumni who work in different areas of the tax profession, and speak with the professors for the courses that most interested them.