Tax Examiner Salary in Oregon
Based on 900+ workers in Oregon
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OR)
$83,080
$39.94/hr
vs National Average
$80,426
+3.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$57K – $141K
900 employed in Oregon
Salary Distribution — Tax Examiner in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,510 |
| 25th percentile | $62,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $83,080 |
| 75th percentile | $106,760 |
| 90th percentile | $140,990 |
Top-Paying Industries for Tax Examiner (U.S.)
Which industries pay Tax Examiners the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Tax Examiners in Oregon tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $116,460 | 570 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $100,780 | 10K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $98,710 | 290 |
| Manufacturing | $97,290 | 2K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $95,910 | 34K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Tax Examiner in Oregon vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Oregon) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,980 |
| 2023 | $80,900 |
| 2024 | $79,570 |
| 2025 | $83,080 |
| 2026 (projected) | $86,745 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Oregon Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,980 | $72,325 |
| 2023 | $80,900 | $75,516 |
| 2024 | $79,570 | $78,398 |
| 2025 | $83,080 | $80,426 |
| 2026 (projected) | $86,745 | $83,974 |
Tax Examiner Salary by Experience Level in Oregon
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $62,510 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $83,080 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $106,760 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $140,990 |
Tax Examiner Salary in Other States
Related Tax Examiner Salaries in Oregon
How other high-demand occupations in Oregon compare to Tax Examiner ($83,080 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Tax Examiner | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager in OR | $156,460 | +88.3% | $75.22/hr |
| Actuary in OR | $130,380 | +56.9% | $62.68/hr |
| Personal Financial Advisor in OR | $122,830 | +47.8% | $59.05/hr |
| Economist in OR | $122,120 | +47.0% | $58.71/hr |
| Financial Analyst in OR | $120,590 | +45.1% | $57.98/hr |
| Budget Analyst in OR | $95,250 | +14.6% | $45.79/hr |
| Financial Examiner in OR | $94,630 | +13.9% | $45.50/hr |
| Loan Officer in OR | $94,440 | +13.7% | $45.40/hr |
| Accountant in OR | $85,800 | +3.3% | $41.25/hr |
| Compliance Officer in OR | $82,990 | -0.1% | $39.90/hr |
| Credit Analyst in OR | $80,380 | -3.2% | $38.64/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in OR | $76,710 | -7.7% | $36.88/hr |