Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $47,320 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $37,570
90th percentile $103,400
Employed locally 60
National median $59,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,570
    25th
    $41,460
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $59,950
    90th
    $103,400

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary vs area income 70% Median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary is 30% 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
    Vallejo, CA $108,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,810
    Nevada $65,790
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,610

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,770
    Human Resources Specialists $65,530
    Project Management Specialists $82,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,950
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Roanoke, VA is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in Roanoke, VA is 20.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,570 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,460.