📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Tax Examiner Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$58,586
per year
Median
$54,710
per year
Hourly
$28.17
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$38,336
25th Percentile — Junior$49,410
50th Percentile — Median$54,710
75th Percentile — Senior$74,324
90th Percentile — Top Earners$83,659
💡 Top-earning Tax Examiners in Texas make up to $83,659 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$53.6k
2021
$54.6k
2022
$55.5k
2023
$56.5k
2024
$57.5k
2025
$58.6k
2026
📈 Tax Examiner salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 1.8% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Tax Examiner Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $56,828 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $52,727 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $58,000 -1.0% Medium
Austin $63,273 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $56,243 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $48,041 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $56,828 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $50,970 -13.0% Medium
Plano $59,758 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $46,869 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $48,041 -18.0% Medium
Garland $55,657 -5.0% Medium
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Tax Examiner Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Tax Examiners. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $58,586 per year, Texas's Tax Examiner salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $38,336–$49,410, while experienced Tax Examiners can command $74,324–$83,659.

Looking ahead, the Tax Examiner profession in Texas is projected to grow at 1.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Tax Examiner salary in Texas is $58,586 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $61,670.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Tax Examiners the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Tax Examiner employment.
  • At $58,586/year, Texas Tax Examiner salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $61,670/year.