Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$58,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $62,370
State Rank
#35 of 50
3,980 employed here

How much do Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents make in Texas?

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents working in Texas earn a median salary of $58,200 per year, or about $27.98 per hour. That is 7% below the national median of $62,370 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $41,450 while the top 10% make $115,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,760 and $80,370 a year.

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,450$19.93
25th percentile (early career)$47,760$22.96
50th percentile (median)$58,200$27.98
75th percentile (experienced)$80,370$38.64
90th percentile (top earners)$115,810$55.68

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 35th out of 50 states and territories for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Jersey$96,420
2Alaska$94,630
3Arizona$92,680
4Connecticut$89,140
5Kansas$88,610

Working as Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Texas

Nationally, about 57,000 people work as Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($58,200) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents make in Texas?
The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in Texas is $58,200 per year, or about $27.98 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,450 at the entry level to $115,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents about 7% less than the national median of $62,370. Texas ranks 35th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $58,200 a year. About 3,980 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.