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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $108,570 +81.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.20
10th percentile $72,080
90th percentile $154,460
Employed locally 30
National median $59,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,080
    25th
    $93,830
    50th (median)
    $108,570
    75th
    $145,870
    90th
    $154,460

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary vs area income 136% Median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary is 36% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,450
    Vallejo, CA $108,370
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $108,240
    Springfield, MA $107,690
    Worcester, MA $105,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $100,280

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,950

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,240
    Accountants and Auditors$85,640
    Human Resources Specialists$75,500
    Project Management Specialists$98,930
    Training and Development Specialists$69,250
    Management Analysts$97,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Modesto, CA is $52.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in Modesto, CA is 81.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (10th percentile) earn around $72,080 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,830.