California Median
$57,930
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.85
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+23% vs US median
US median $47,030
State Rank
#4 of 51
13,880 employed here
How much do Bill and Account Collectors make in California?
Bill and Account Collectors in California take home a median of $57,930 annually — roughly $27.85 an hour — which runs 23% above the national median of $47,030.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,520 while the top 10% make $81,440 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,130 and $69,840 a year.
Bill and Account Collectors salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,520 | $18.52 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $47,130 | $22.66 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $57,930 | $27.85 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $69,840 | $33.58 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,440 | $39.15 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories for Bill and Account Collectors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Bill and Account Collectors salary in other states
District of Columbia $62,230Alaska $60,810Massachusetts $59,800Connecticut $57,930Vermont $57,630Hawaii $53,570New Jersey $52,510Rhode Island $52,000Oregon $50,880Colorado $50,090Maryland $50,010Minnesota $49,580Wisconsin $49,090Maine $48,890Nevada $48,750Washington $48,460Kentucky $48,330Illinois $48,140Arizona $47,740New York $47,170Michigan $47,130Delaware $46,680North Dakota $46,660Pennsylvania $46,660South Dakota $46,620New Mexico $46,560Florida $46,410Georgia $46,300Ohio $46,230Iowa $46,000Kansas $45,760Texas $45,710Montana $45,420Indiana $45,240Utah $45,240Oklahoma $44,820New Hampshire $44,450West Virginia $43,960Virginia $43,770Nebraska $43,210South Carolina $43,140North Carolina $42,910Wyoming $42,110Idaho $41,880Missouri $41,760Tennessee $40,920Alabama $40,330Louisiana $39,130Arkansas $39,110Mississippi $37,680
Working as Bill and Account Collectors in California
Nationally, about 159,000 people work as Bill and Account Collectors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($57,930) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Bill and Account Collectors make in California?
The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in California is $57,930 per year, or about $27.85 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,520 at the entry level to $81,440 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Bill and Account Collectors about 23% more than the national median of $47,030. California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Bill and Account Collectors?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $57,930 a year. About 13,880 Bill and Account Collectors are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.