Legal & Financial, Texas

Accountant cost in Waco, TX

A typical Accountant figure in Waco is about $153 per hour, about 12% below the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Waco

$153

per hour

Fair price range: $70 to $306

On the low end
$70
On the high end
$306

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Waco. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.9%past year

Up 39.0%over five years

How prices for tax return preparation and accounting fees have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Tax return preparation and other accounting fees, CUUR0000SS68023), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Credential
  2. Business vs personal
  3. Season
  4. Software
  5. Audit support

Ways to pay less

  1. Bookkeeping year-round
  2. Use a package for taxes
  3. Bring organized records
  4. Ask about off-season rates
  5. Do not wait until April

Accountant in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Waco, TX$153
$70 to $306
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Killeen, TX$151
$69 to $301
Amarillo, TX$151
$69 to $303
Corpus Christi, TX$154
$71 to $308
Akron, OH$156
$71 to $312
Cedartown, GA$153
$70 to $306

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Waco: what does it cost?

In Waco, TX, Accountant typically costs about $153 per hour, with most prices between $70 and $306.

Why is Waco lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Waco, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Waco about 12% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.