Bill and Account Collector Salary in 2026

    SOC: 43-3011.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $46,040
    per year
    Salary Range
    $34K – $66K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    165,020
    employed
    Job Growth
    -10.5%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Bill and Account Collectors Make?

    Bill and Account Collectors earn a median annual salary of $46,040 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $33,960 at the 10th percentile to $65,830 at the 90th percentile — a range of $31,870. The highest-paying state is Alaska at $58,070.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$33,960
    25th percentile$38,290
    Median (50th)$46,040
    75th percentile$54,990
    90th percentile$65,830
    10th: $33,960Median: $46,04090th: $65,830
    Section 02

    Bill and Account Collector Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Alaskatop$58,070
    California$57,070
    Connecticut$54,200
    Massachusetts$53,160
    Rhode Island$52,580
    Oregon$52,530
    Vermont$51,070
    New Jersey$50,660
    Hawaii$50,380
    Maryland$50,050
    Colorado$48,670
    Wisconsin$48,650
    Minnesota$48,160
    New York$47,710
    Maine$47,660
    Illinois$47,220
    Washington$46,940
    Delaware$46,660
    Georgia$46,600
    Nevada$46,530
    New Mexico$46,270
    Arizona$45,950
    Montana$45,830
    North Carolina$45,770
    Missouri$45,540
    New Hampshire$45,440
    Pennsylvania$45,190
    Kentucky$44,890
    Florida$44,860
    Virginia$44,710
    Utah$44,640
    Ohio$44,400
    Texas$44,200
    Oklahoma$43,800
    Michigan$43,670
    Idaho$43,380
    Tennessee$43,290
    Nebraska$42,640
    South Dakota$42,540
    Indiana$42,390
    Wyoming$41,600
    South Carolina$41,040
    Kansas$40,800
    Iowa$40,150
    Alabama$40,020
    West Virginia$39,780
    North Dakota$38,500
    Mississippi$36,610
    Arkansas$36,510
    Louisiana$36,460
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Bill and Account Collectors

    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    Highest paying
    $71,160
    top metro salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $68,290
    $-2,870 vs highest
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
    $62,810
    $-8,350 vs highest
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
    $59,520
    $-11,640 vs highest
    New Haven, CT
    $59,090
    $-12,070 vs highest
    Modesto, CA
    $58,870
    $-12,290 vs highest
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
    $58,200
    $-12,960 vs highest
    Alaska
    $58,070
    $-13,090 vs highest
    Section 04

    Bill and Account Collector Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$33,960 – $38,290
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$46,040
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$54,990
    Senior (15+ yrs)$65,830+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Bill and Account Collector

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Bill and Account Collectors in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $71,160 — $25,120 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($54,990) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Bill and Account Collector Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Bill and Account Collectorthis career$46,040
    Financial Manager$161,700
    Accountants and Auditor$81,680
    Credit Analyst$80,970
    Personal Financial Advisor$102,140

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 43-3011.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.