Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $92,790 +55.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.61
10th percentile $62,520
90th percentile $128,250
Employed locally 40
National median $59,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,520
    25th
    $74,090
    50th (median)
    $92,790
    75th
    $109,660
    90th
    $128,250

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary vs area income 137% Median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $108,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,450
    Vallejo, CA $108,370
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $108,240
    Springfield, MA $107,690
    Worcester, MA $105,580

    Nearby metros — Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $108,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,450
    Vallejo, CA $108,370
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $108,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $97,860
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $97,150

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$91,540
    Accountants and Auditors$80,130
    Management Analysts$98,780
    Project Management Specialists$100,970
    Human Resources Specialists$74,720
    Training and Development Specialists$53,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Bakersfield, CA is $44.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.00 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salaries?

    The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in Bakersfield, CA is 55.3% above the national median of $59,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (10th percentile) earn around $62,520 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,090.