Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents to decrease by -1.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 60,100 to 59,500 jobs. Its estimate of 4,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($62,370), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
60,100
Projected employment (2034)
59,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
-1%
Annual openings (projected average)
4,400
Pay & Preparation
$62,370
Bachelor's degree
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Mathematics (3.25/5) • Writing (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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