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.


Top Industries of Employment

  1. Miscellaneous Personal Services
  2. Accounting, Auditing, & Bookkeeping

2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

Area Employment**
Total
Hourly Wage Annual
Mean Entry Experienced Mean Entry Experienced
Missouri 1,330 16.01 7.59 20.23 33,300 15,780 42,070
Joplin MSA 40 17.23 7.58 22.06 35,840 15,770 45,880
St Louis MSA 500 18.61 7.12 24.36 38,710 14,810 50,660
Kansas City* 350 16.26 8.69 20.05 33,828 18,065 41,710
Central Region* 110 10.52 6.91 12.33 21,889 14,373 25,647
Southwest Region* 100 13.20 8.99 15.31 27,456 18,693 31,837
St. Louis County* 270 21.55 7.17 28.74 44,826 14,911 59,783

Long-term Employment Projections

Area Employment ** Change 2000-2010 Annual
Avg Openings
Long-term
Outlook
2000 Estimated 2010 Projected Number Percent
Missouri 2,460 2,860 400 16.26 89 Great
Kansas City MSA 1,130 1,250 120 10.62 35 Good
St Louis MSA 900 960 60 6.67 25 Good
Central Region* 120 130 10 8.33 3 Good
Northeast Region* 30 30 .00 2 Caution
Ozark Region* 160 170 10 6.25 4 Good
Southwest Region* 50 60 10 20.00 1 Good

* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?



This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Taxation