Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $49,230 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $23,820
90th percentile $60,750
Employed locally 70
National median $59,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,820
    25th
    $31,230
    50th (median)
    $49,230
    75th
    $49,230
    90th
    $60,750

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary vs area income 63% Median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary is 37% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $100,280
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $70,550
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,860
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,480
    State College, PA $63,000
    Erie, PA $59,720

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,700
    Human Resources Specialists $63,290
    Project Management Specialists $96,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,190
    Training and Development Specialists $53,560
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Reading, PA is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in Reading, PA is 17.6% below 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (10th percentile) earn around $23,820 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,230.