SOC 13-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents — Williamsport
Williamsport, PA · 9 metro areas compared
In Williamsport, PA the median wage is $48,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Williamsport, PA the median wage is $48,830. That is 21.7% lower than the national median of $62,370. Pay ranges from under $31,610 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,510 to $53,900.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Allentown records the highest median at $73,670. Of the 226 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 124th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,610 | −49.3% |
| 25th | $39,510 | −36.7% |
| Median (50th) | $48,830 | −21.7% |
| 75th | $53,900 | −13.6% |
| 90th | $69,870 | +12.0% |
| Mean | $48,710 | −21.9% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown | $73,670 | 100 | |
| 2 | Scranton | $61,110 | 70 | |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $60,550 | 2,120 | |
| 4 | Erie | $59,720 | 30 | |
| 5 | State College | $59,190 | 50 | |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | $55,950 | 380 | |
| 7 | York | $55,560 | 50 | |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $54,060 | 530 | |
| 9 | Reading | $50,460 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Williamsport run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $48,830 goes as far as $50,031 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,031US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,830 a year, 21.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,610 to $69,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Allentown, at $73,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in Williamsport, PA?
The median annual wage is $48,830, or $23.48 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 Williamsport, PA is 21.7% lower. 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 Williamsport, PA earns more than $69,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,610 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 Allentown, at $73,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Williamsport, PA. 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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