SOC 13-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents — Bridgeport
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · 4 metro areas compared
At $105,480 a year, the median wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Bridgeport, CT sits 69.1% above the national figure of $62,370.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $105,480 a year, the median wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Bridgeport, CT sits 69.1% above the national figure of $62,370. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $74,370 and $124,380. The lowest tenth earn under $59,540, while the highest tenth earn more than $144,870.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.89 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Hartford records the highest median at $92,540. Of the 486 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 89th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,540 | −4.5% |
| 25th | $74,370 | +19.2% |
| Median (50th) | $105,480 | +69.1% |
| 75th | $124,380 | +99.4% |
| 90th | $144,870 | +132.3% |
| Mean | $99,880 | +60.1% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bridgeport run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $105,480 buys what $101,815 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 63.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$101,815US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,480 a year, 69.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,540 to $144,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $92,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Bridgeport, CT?
The median annual wage is $105,480, or $50.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,370, so pay in Bridgeport, CT is 69.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bridgeport, CT earns more than $144,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hartford, at $92,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Bridgeport, CT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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