How much does a tax examiner and collector make in Houston?
$102,200a year
Median yearly pay for tax examiner and collectors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $49.13 an hour or $8,516 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.13
- Vs. national median
- +64%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,440Median: $102,200Highest 10%: $137,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,440 | $29.54 | |
| 25th | $72,820 | $35.01 | |
| Median | $102,200 | $49.13 | |
| 75th | $125,600 | $60.37 | |
| 90th | $137,700 | $66.22 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for tax examiner and collectors.
| Dallas, TX | $96,320 |
| McAllen, TX | $61,110 |
| Laredo, TX | $36,980 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $101,700 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $101,200 |
| Management Analyst | $101,100 |
| Project Management Specialist | $99,510 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $98,930 |
| Budget Analyst | $98,330 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $85,090 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $85,090 |
| Financial Examiner | $82,990 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $82,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax examiner and collector make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $49.13 ($102,200 a year).
Do tax examiner and collectors make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $102,200 against $62,370 nationally, 64% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $58,200, so Houston pays 76% more.
Where does Houston rank for tax examiner and collector pay?
6 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a tax examiner and collector make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.