How much does a bill and account collector make in California?
$57,930a year
Median yearly pay for bill and account collectors in California. That is $27.85 an hour or $4,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.85
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,520Median: $57,930Highest 10%: $81,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| 25th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| Median | $57,930 | $27.85 | |
| 75th | $69,840 | $33.58 | |
| 90th | $81,440 | $39.15 |
Cities in California
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 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,640 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $60,390 |
| Visalia, CA | $60,310 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,740 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,330 |
| Modesto, CA | $57,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,440 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $57,120 |
| Salinas, CA | $56,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $55,290 |
| Oxnard, CA | $52,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,140 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,520 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,870 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,860 |
| Merced, CA | $48,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bill and account collectors.
| 1. District of Columbia | $62,230 |
| 2. Alaska | $60,810 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $59,800 |
| 4. California | $57,930 |
| 5. Connecticut | $57,930 |
| 6. Vermont | $57,630 |
| 7. Hawaii | $53,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bill and account collector make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.85 ($57,930 a year).
Do bill and account collectors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $57,930 against $47,030 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for bill and account collector pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays bill and account collectors the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $77,360 a year.
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.