SOC 43-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bill and Account Collectors — Amarillo
Amarillo, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $45,330, median pay for Bill and Account Collectors in Amarillo, TX tracks the national median of $47,030 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,330, median pay for Bill and Account Collectors in Amarillo, TX tracks the national median of $47,030 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,260 and $53,620. The lowest tenth earn under $34,390, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,600.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,930. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 208th of 337 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,390 | −26.9% |
| 25th | $39,260 | −16.5% |
| Median (50th) | $45,330 | −3.6% |
| 75th | $53,620 | +14.0% |
| 90th | $59,600 | +26.7% |
| Mean | $44,990 | −4.3% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $51,930 | 120 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $47,790 | 8,950 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $47,380 | 1,450 | |
| 4 | Austin | $47,310 | 1,780 | |
| 5 | Beaumont | $46,820 | 130 | |
| 6 | Houston | $44,670 | 4,660 | |
| 7 | Wichita Falls | $43,350 | 50 | |
| 8 | Odessa | $43,010 | 40 | |
| 9 | Corpus Christi | $42,530 | 170 | |
| 10 | College Station | $41,550 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amarillo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $45,330 goes as far as $46,684 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,684US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,330 a year, 3.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,390 to $59,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $51,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Amarillo, TX?
The median annual wage is $45,330, or $21.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,030, so pay in Amarillo, TX is 3.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Amarillo, TX earns more than $59,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Midland, at $51,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Amarillo, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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