Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the United States was $62,370 ($29.98 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,000 | $20.19 |
| 25th | $49,450 | $23.77 |
| Median | $62,370 | $29.98 |
| 75th | $83,390 | $40.09 |
| 90th | $114,550 | $55.07 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 13-2081
- Total U.S. employment: 56,610
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
At $29.98 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $62,358 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $62,370.
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $58,100 | $27.93 | -6.8% | 1,300 |
| Alaska | $94,630 | $45.50 | +51.7% | 60 |
| Arizona | $92,680 | $44.56 | +48.6% | 230 |
| Arkansas | $55,140 | $26.51 | -11.6% | 440 |
| California | $74,110 | $35.63 | +18.8% | 8,610 |
| Colorado | $69,740 | $33.53 | +11.8% | 620 |
| Connecticut | $89,140 | $42.86 | +42.9% | 940 |
| Delaware | $72,900 | $35.05 | +16.9% | 110 |
| Florida | $46,760 | $22.48 | -25.0% | 3,950 |
| Georgia | $55,430 | $26.65 | -11.1% | 1,970 |
| Hawaii | $67,210 | $32.31 | +7.8% | 80 |
| Idaho | $61,110 | $29.38 | -2.0% | 300 |
| Illinois | $80,720 | $38.81 | +29.4% | 1,350 |
| Indiana | $56,570 | $27.20 | -9.3% | 550 |
| Iowa | $66,860 | $32.14 | +7.2% | 210 |
| Kansas | $88,610 | $42.60 | +42.1% | 50 |
| Kentucky | $57,240 | $27.52 | -8.2% | 1,290 |
| Louisiana | $49,940 | $24.01 | -19.9% | 600 |
| Maine | $63,290 | $30.43 | +1.5% | 350 |
| Maryland | $66,900 | $32.16 | +7.3% | 560 |
| Massachusetts | $75,560 | $36.33 | +21.1% | 1,260 |
| Michigan | $63,440 | $30.50 | +1.7% | 1,080 |
| Minnesota | $79,000 | $37.98 | +26.7% | 1,150 |
| Mississippi | $41,860 | $20.12 | -32.9% | 710 |
| Missouri | $50,250 | $24.16 | -19.4% | 2,280 |
| Montana | $63,610 | $30.58 | +2.0% | 130 |
| Nebraska | $59,150 | $28.44 | -5.2% | 180 |
| Nevada | $75,500 | $36.30 | +21.1% | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $58,610 | $28.18 | -6.0% | 330 |
| New Jersey | $96,420 | $46.36 | +54.6% | 1,430 |
| New Mexico | $56,260 | $27.05 | -9.8% | 190 |
| New York | $72,610 | $34.91 | +16.4% | 3,550 |
| North Carolina | $61,950 | $29.78 | -0.7% | 1,300 |
| North Dakota | $72,230 | $34.73 | +15.8% | 60 |
| Ohio | $76,240 | $36.66 | +22.2% | 990 |
| Oklahoma | $52,480 | $25.23 | -15.9% | 240 |
| Oregon | $65,830 | $31.65 | +5.5% | 430 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,870 | $27.34 | -8.8% | 3,540 |
| Rhode Island | $69,870 | $33.59 | +12.0% | 270 |
| South Carolina | $61,110 | $29.38 | -2.0% | 280 |
| South Dakota | $63,790 | $30.67 | +2.3% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $51,630 | $24.82 | -17.2% | 1,850 |
| Texas | $58,200 | $27.98 | -6.7% | 3,980 |
| Utah | $49,940 | $24.01 | -19.9% | 3,470 |
| Vermont | $59,010 | $28.37 | -5.4% | 140 |
| Virginia | $59,610 | $28.66 | -4.4% | 1,800 |
| Washington | $72,850 | $35.03 | +16.8% | 770 |
| West Virginia | $50,730 | $24.39 | -18.7% | 290 |
| Wisconsin | $59,990 | $28.84 | -3.8% | 500 |
| Wyoming | $61,780 | $29.70 | -0.9% | 60 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents?
The median annual wage for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents is $62,370 ($29.98 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 56,610 tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.98. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.