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Tax Preparers in The United States

(Preparadores de impuestos)

Tax Preparers -- Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)13-2082.00
Career InterestsCE
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.55 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)86,600
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)91,400
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)10,600
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$21,750
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$49,550
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$87,060
Career ClusterFinance
(Finanzas)
Major Occupational GroupBusiness and Financial Operations

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