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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $95,950 +60.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.13
10th percentile $71,140
90th percentile $158,750
Employed locally 220
National median $59,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,140
    25th
    $86,080
    50th (median)
    $95,950
    75th
    $128,710
    90th
    $158,750

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary vs area income 61% Median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary is 39% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in San Jose, CA is $46.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.89 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 60.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (10th percentile) earn around $71,140 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,080.