How much does a tax examiner and collector make in Washington?
$72,850a year
Median yearly pay for tax examiner and collectors in Washington. That is $35.02 an hour or $6,071 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.02
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,140Median: $72,850Highest 10%: $122,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,140 | $26.99 | |
| 25th | $62,880 | $30.23 | |
| Median | $72,850 | $35.02 | |
| 75th | $85,860 | $41.28 | |
| 90th | $122,400 | $58.84 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $86,300 |
| Portland, OR | $77,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax examiner and collectors.
| 10. Nevada | $75,500 |
| 11. California | $74,110 |
| 12. Delaware | $72,900 |
| 13. Washington | $72,850 |
| 14. New York | $72,610 |
| 15. North Dakota | $72,230 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $69,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax examiner and collector make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $35.02 ($72,850 a year).
Do tax examiner and collectors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $72,850 against $62,370 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Washington rank for tax examiner and collector pay?
Washington ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays tax examiner and collectors the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $86,300 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.