Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary (2025)
Based on 56,610 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $42,000 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $49,450 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $62,370 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $83,390 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $114,550 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$42K
25th
$49K
Median
$62K
75th
$83K
90th
$115K
Highest Paying States for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $98,490 |
| New Jersey | $97,780 |
| Connecticut | $93,100 |
| Arizona | $90,630 |
| Illinois | $84,960 |
| Kansas | $83,940 |
| Massachusetts | $83,490 |
| Minnesota | $82,210 |
| California | $81,910 |
| New York | $80,540 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $98,490 per year, while New York has an average of $80,540 — a difference of $17,950. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 56,610 workers were employed as Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agentss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Business and Financial Operations Occupations. The annual mean wage of $70,520 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 13-2081