SOC 43-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bill and Account Collectors — Norwich
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Norwich, CT is $55,550 per year, 18.1% above the national median of $47,030.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Norwich, CT is $55,550 per year, 18.1% above the national median of $47,030. Pay ranges from under $45,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,400 to $65,060.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. New Haven leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,330. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 219th of 342 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,260 | −3.8% |
| 25th | $47,400 | +0.8% |
| Median (50th) | $55,550 | +18.1% |
| 75th | $65,060 | +38.3% |
| 90th | $73,170 | +55.6% |
| Mean | $57,610 | +22.5% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven | $60,330 | 160 | |
| 2 | Hartford | $59,330 | 350 | |
| 3 | Bridgeport | $55,820 | 220 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $48,820 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Norwich run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $55,550 buys what $53,620 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,620US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,550 a year, 18.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,260 to $73,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Haven, at $60,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Norwich, CT?
The median annual wage is $55,550, or $26.71 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 Norwich, CT is 18.1% higher. 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 Norwich, CT earns more than $73,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,260 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 New Haven, at $60,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Norwich, CT. 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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