How much does a bill and account collector make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.61 an hour or $3,919 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.61
- Average (mean)
- $49,060
- Jobs
- 158,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,400 | $16.54 | |
| 25th | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| Median | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| 75th | $56,740 | $27.28 | |
| 90th | $65,580 | $31.53 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $62,230 |
| Alaska | $60,810 |
| Massachusetts | $59,800 |
| California | $57,930 |
| Connecticut | $57,930 |
| Vermont | $57,630 |
| Hawaii | $53,570 |
| New Jersey | $52,510 |
| Rhode Island | $52,000 |
| Oregon | $50,880 |
| Colorado | $50,090 |
| Maryland | $50,010 |
| Minnesota | $49,580 |
| Wisconsin | $49,090 |
| Maine | $48,890 |
| Nevada | $48,750 |
| Washington | $48,460 |
| Kentucky | $48,330 |
| Illinois | $48,140 |
| Arizona | $47,740 |
| New York | $47,170 |
| Michigan | $47,130 |
| Delaware | $46,680 |
| North Dakota | $46,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,660 |
| South Dakota | $46,620 |
| New Mexico | $46,560 |
| Florida | $46,410 |
| Georgia | $46,300 |
| Ohio | $46,230 |
| Iowa | $46,000 |
| Kansas | $45,760 |
| Texas | $45,710 |
| Montana | $45,420 |
| Indiana | $45,240 |
| Utah | $45,240 |
| Oklahoma | $44,820 |
| New Hampshire | $44,450 |
| West Virginia | $43,960 |
| Virginia | $43,770 |
| Nebraska | $43,210 |
| South Carolina | $43,140 |
| North Carolina | $42,910 |
| Wyoming | $42,110 |
| Idaho | $41,880 |
| Missouri | $41,760 |
| Tennessee | $40,920 |
| Alabama | $40,330 |
| Louisiana | $39,130 |
| Arkansas | $39,110 |
| Mississippi | $37,680 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $77,360 |
| Napa, CA | $77,160 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,430 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $64,970 |
| Racine, WI | $62,460 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,640 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,690 |
| Anchorage, AK | $60,430 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $60,390 |
| New Haven, CT | $60,330 |
| Visalia, CA | $60,310 |
| Boston, MA | $59,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,740 |
| Burlington, VT | $59,690 |
| Hartford, CT | $59,330 |
In other countries
Bill and Account Collector belongs to the international group "Debt-collectors and related workers".
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- Procurement Clerk$50,580
- Teller$43,030
- Financial Clerk$53,830
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bill and account collector make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.61 ($47,030 a year).
How much does a bill and account collector make a month?
About $3,919 a month before tax, based on a median of $47,030 a year.
How much does a bill and account collector make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,400 or less a year ($16.54 an hour); the top 10% make $65,580 or more.
Which state pays bill and account collectors the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $62,230 a year, followed by Alaska ($60,810) and Massachusetts ($59,800).
Which city pays bill and account collectors the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $77,360 a year.
How many bill and account collectors are there in the United States?
About 158,830 people work as bill and account collectors.
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.