How much does a tax examiner and collector make in Tennessee?
$51,630a year
Median yearly pay for tax examiner and collectors in Tennessee. That is $24.82 an hour or $4,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.82
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,330Median: $51,630Highest 10%: $90,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| Median | $51,630 | $24.82 | |
| 75th | $68,190 | $32.78 | |
| 90th | $90,000 | $43.27 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $74,730 |
| Knoxville, TN | $73,920 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $68,190 |
| Memphis, TN | $49,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax examiner and collectors.
| 41. Georgia | $55,430 |
| 42. Arkansas | $55,140 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $52,480 |
| 44. Tennessee | $51,630 |
| 45. West Virginia | $50,730 |
| 46. Missouri | $50,250 |
| 47. Louisiana | $49,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax examiner and collector make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.82 ($51,630 a year).
Do tax examiner and collectors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $51,630 against $62,370 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for tax examiner and collector pay?
Tennessee ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays tax examiner and collectors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $74,730 a year.
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.