Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Louisiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Bill and Account Collectors in Louisiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$39,130
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.81
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $47,030
State Rank
#49 of 51
1,690 employed here

How much do Bill and Account Collectors make in Louisiana?

Bill and Account Collectors working in Louisiana earn a median salary of $39,130 per year, or about $18.81 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $47,030 for this occupation.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $28,970 while the top 10% make $55,690 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,730 and $47,100 a year.

Bill and Account Collectors salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,970$13.93
25th percentile (early career)$35,730$17.18
50th percentile (median)$39,130$18.81
75th percentile (experienced)$47,100$22.64
90th percentile (top earners)$55,690$26.77

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories for Bill and Account Collectors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$62,230
2Alaska$60,810
3Massachusetts$59,800
4California$57,930
5Connecticut$57,930

Working as Bill and Account Collectors in Louisiana

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 Louisiana pay ($39,130) 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 Louisiana?
The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Louisiana is $39,130 per year, or about $18.81 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,970 at the entry level to $55,690 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Bill and Account Collectors about 17% less than the national median of $47,030. Louisiana ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Bill and Account Collectors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,130 a year. About 1,690 Bill and Account Collectors are employed in Louisiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), 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.