Median Salary
$47,030
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$22.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$65,580
entry level starts ~$34,400
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 159,000 employed
How much do Bill and Account Collectors make?
The median pay for Bill and Account Collectors in the United States is $47,030 per year — about $22.61 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $34,400, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $65,580.
That is $14,360 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Bill and Account Collectors salary range by percentile
Half of all Bill and Account Collectors earn between $39,010 and $56,740 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,400 | $16.54 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,010 | $18.75 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,030 | $22.61 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $56,740 | $27.28 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $65,580 | $31.53 |
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Highest-paying states for Bill and Account Collectors
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Bill and Account Collectors pay at $62,230 a year, followed by Alaska ($60,810) and Massachusetts ($59,800). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $37,680 — a gap of $24,550 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Bill and Account Collectors salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
District of Columbia $62,230Alaska $60,810Massachusetts $59,800California $57,930Connecticut $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
Workforce and education
About 159,000 people work as Bill and Account Collectors in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $49,060 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Bill and Account Collectors make in the United States?
The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in the United States is $47,030 per year, or about $22.61 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $34,400, while the top 10% of earners make $65,580 or more.
How does Bill and Account Collectors pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Bill and Account Collectors median of $47,030 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Bill and Account Collectors the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Bill and Account Collectors, with a median salary of $62,230 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Bill and Account Collectors need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Bill and Account Collectors work in the United States?
About 159,000 people were employed as Bill and Account Collectors in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.