Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $80,240 +34.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.58
10th percentile $36,980
90th percentile $124,650
Employed locally 40
National median $59,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,980
    25th
    $60,240
    50th (median)
    $80,240
    75th
    $108,300
    90th
    $124,650

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary vs area income 108% Median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary is 8% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,950
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $85,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,300
    Syracuse, NY $71,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,680

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,390
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,620
    Human Resources Specialists $73,370
    Management Analysts $89,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Rochester, NY is $38.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in Rochester, NY is 34.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,980 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,240.