USA Career Guide- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Education needed to be Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Tax examiners need a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline or a combination of relevant education and experience in accounting, auditing, or tax compliance work.

Pay of Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

The median annual wage of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents was $49,360 in May 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,540 and the top 10 percent earned more than $92,250.

Median annual wage for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents (May 2010)

Federal government    $55,270
State government    $46,830
Local government    $38,890

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition

Job Prospects of Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Employment of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents is expected to grow 7 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities and earning potential will differ across geographic regions and based on an employee’s educational qualifications and experience level.

Industrial Overview of Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents held about 74,500 jobs in 2010. Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents work for federal, state, and local governments.
The distribution of tax examiners and collectors and revenue agents across federal, state, and local government in 2010 was as follows:
Federal government, excluding postal service    49%
State government, excluding education and hospitals    32%
Local government, excluding education and hospitals    19%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition

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