Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $79,930 +33.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.43
10th percentile $55,830
90th percentile $133,470
Employed locally 290
National median $59,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,830
    25th
    $65,260
    50th (median)
    $79,930
    75th
    $108,570
    90th
    $133,470

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary vs area income 78% Median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary is 22% 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
    Modesto, CA $108,570
    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

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,030
    Accountants and Auditors $93,430
    Project Management Specialists $107,880
    Management Analysts $102,340
    Human Resources Specialists $79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in San Diego, CA is $38.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in San Diego, CA is 33.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (10th percentile) earn around $55,830 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,260.