SOC 43-3011 · May 2025 · United States
Bill and Account Collectors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Bill and Account Collectors across the United States is $47,030 per year, measured over 158,830 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $62,230.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Bill and Account Collectors
Pay for this occupation varies by 65.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $62,230 and Mississippi pays $37,680.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $62,230 | 240 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $60,810 | 310 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $59,800 | 2,510 | |
| 4 | California | $57,930 | 13,880 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $57,930 | 900 | |
| 6 | Vermont | $57,630 | 80 | |
| 7 | Hawaii | $53,570 | 180 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $52,510 | 3,310 | |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $52,000 | 370 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $50,880 | 830 |
States with the most Bill and Account Collectors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 21,720 | $45,710 | |
| 2 | California | 13,880 | $57,930 | |
| 3 | Florida | 13,180 | $46,410 | |
| 4 | New York | 8,800 | $47,170 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 6,680 | $46,660 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 6,620 | $46,230 | |
| 7 | Arizona | 6,300 | $47,740 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 5,460 | $42,910 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 5,280 | $46,300 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 5,080 | $48,140 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $77,360 | 660 |
| 2 | Napa | $77,160 | 80 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $72,430 | 1,450 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo | $64,970 | 80 |
| 5 | Racine | $62,460 | 60 |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $61,640 | 110 |
| 7 | Kenosha | $60,690 | 80 |
| 8 | Anchorage | $60,430 | 200 |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | $60,390 | 50 |
| 10 | New Haven | $60,330 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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