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
| 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 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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