Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $100,280 +67.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.21
10th percentile $56,530
90th percentile $143,100
Employed locally 470
National median $59,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,530
    25th
    $69,140
    50th (median)
    $100,280
    75th
    $123,220
    90th
    $143,100

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary vs area income 125% Median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary is 25% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $89,320
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $59,950
    Laredo, TX $38,110

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$97,990
    Accountants and Auditors$81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,150
    Human Resources Specialists$69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Houston, TX is $48.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in Houston, TX is 67.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (10th percentile) earn around $56,530 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,140.