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Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Role Overview

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

Recommended Majors

Accounting. Taxation.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Alaska $98,220
New Jersey $89,030
Arizona $88,520
Connecticut $80,380
Kansas $78,580
Illinois $75,150
North Dakota $72,550
Washington $72,520
California $72,390
Massachusetts $71,990
Ohio $71,860
New York $71,030
Rhode Island $69,280
Hawaii $68,810
Delaware $68,600

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$59,740

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-1.8%

Avg. annual openings

4.3k

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