SOC 13-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Phoenix, AZ is $95,060 per year, well above the national median of $62,370.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Phoenix, AZ is $95,060 per year, well above the national median of $62,370. The gap of 52.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $68,180 and $113,900. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,600 and the ninetieth at $124,920.
Employment stands at 170, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Tucson records the highest median at $75,340. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 123rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,600 | −1.2% |
| 25th | $68,180 | +9.3% |
| Median (50th) | $95,060 | +52.4% |
| 75th | $113,900 | +82.6% |
| 90th | $124,920 | +100.3% |
| Mean | $93,180 | +49.4% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucson | $75,340 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $95,060 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$95,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$94,399US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,060 a year, 52.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,600 to $124,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tucson, at $75,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $95,060, or $45.70 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 Phoenix, AZ is 52.4% 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 Phoenix, AZ earns more than $124,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,600 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 Tucson, at $75,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Phoenix, AZ. 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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