Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $79,300 +32.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.13
10th percentile $48,030
90th percentile $137,680
Employed locally 2,850
National median $59,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,030
    25th
    $62,000
    50th (median)
    $79,300
    75th
    $119,180
    90th
    $137,680

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary vs area income 81% Median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary is 19% below 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,950
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $85,220
    Rochester, NY $80,240
    Syracuse, NY $71,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,680

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $105,100
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $97,360
    Project Management Specialists $121,680
    Management Analysts $110,950
    Human Resources Specialists $83,060
    Financial and Investment Analysts $128,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in New York, NY-NJ is $38.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in New York, NY-NJ is 32.7% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (10th percentile) earn around $48,030 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,000.