Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $61,210 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $44,890
90th percentile $94,710
Employed locally 40
National median $59,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,890
    25th
    $50,040
    50th (median)
    $61,210
    75th
    $74,840
    90th
    $94,710

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary vs area income 102% Median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary is 2% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,450
    Anchorage, AK $98,220
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $78,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $69,280
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $67,360

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,480
    Human Resources Specialists $61,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,160
    Training and Development Specialists $50,060
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Hickory, NC is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in Hickory, NC is 2.5% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (10th percentile) earn around $44,890 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,040.