Bill and Account Collectors Salary by State
The national median pay for bill and account collectors is $47,030 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,680 in Mississippi to $62,230 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,400
- 25th percentile
- $39,010
- Median
- $47,030
- 75th percentile
- $56,740
- Top 10%
- $65,580
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 158,830 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $62,230 | +32% | $44,990 | $91,480 | 240 |
| 2 | Alaska | $60,810 | +29% | $34,840 | $73,590 | 310 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $59,800 | +27% | $45,990 | $75,560 | 2,510 |
| 4 | California | $57,930 | +23% | $38,520 | $81,440 | 13,880 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $57,930 | +23% | $40,540 | $77,180 | 900 |
| 6 | Vermont | $57,630 | +23% | $48,780 | $74,720 | 80 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $53,570 | +14% | $40,090 | $66,220 | 180 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $52,510 | +12% | $39,530 | $79,380 | 3,310 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $52,000 | +11% | $45,040 | $77,810 | 370 |
| 10 | Oregon | $50,880 | +8% | $39,120 | $65,130 | 830 |
| 11 | Colorado | $50,090 | +7% | $37,380 | $66,930 | 1,670 |
| 12 | Maryland | $50,010 | +6% | $39,480 | $67,060 | 2,090 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $49,580 | +5% | $34,600 | $77,080 | 2,860 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $49,090 | +4% | $36,250 | $65,130 | 2,570 |
| 15 | Maine | $48,890 | +4% | $41,550 | $59,450 | 410 |
| 16 | Nevada | $48,750 | +4% | $37,140 | $60,520 | 2,350 |
| 17 | Washington | $48,460 | +3% | $40,000 | $70,760 | 2,260 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $48,330 | +3% | $36,110 | $64,790 | 1,740 |
| 19 | Illinois | $48,140 | +2% | $37,490 | $65,780 | 5,080 |
| 20 | Arizona | $47,740 | +2% | $38,280 | $61,220 | 6,300 |
| 21 | New York | $47,170 | 0% | $35,590 | $74,490 | 8,800 |
| 22 | Michigan | $47,130 | 0% | $35,930 | $62,970 | 2,990 |
| 23 | Delaware | $46,680 | −1% | $37,840 | $63,490 | 990 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $46,660 | −1% | $35,580 | $59,990 | 270 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $46,660 | −1% | $35,520 | $64,720 | 6,680 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $46,620 | −1% | $35,190 | $59,140 | 1,120 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $46,560 | −1% | $31,970 | $61,100 | 440 |
| 28 | Florida | $46,410 | −1% | $35,560 | $61,390 | 13,180 |
| 29 | Georgia | $46,300 | −2% | $32,000 | $62,050 | 5,280 |
| 30 | Ohio | $46,230 | −2% | $30,830 | $62,200 | 6,620 |
| 31 | Iowa | $46,000 | −2% | $35,350 | $74,560 | 830 |
| 32 | Kansas | $45,760 | −3% | $30,650 | $75,950 | 1,350 |
| 33 | Texas | $45,710 | −3% | $30,730 | $60,130 | 21,720 |
| 34 | Montana | $45,420 | −3% | $37,870 | $60,540 | 640 |
| 35 | Indiana | $45,240 | −4% | $34,970 | $57,980 | 2,690 |
| 36 | Utah | $45,240 | −4% | $34,110 | $60,100 | 2,430 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $44,820 | −5% | $30,730 | $73,530 | 1,740 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $44,450 | −5% | $37,170 | $65,210 | 1,120 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $43,960 | −7% | $35,590 | $51,280 | 670 |
| 40 | Virginia | $43,770 | −7% | $31,160 | $64,100 | 4,590 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $43,210 | −8% | $33,440 | $56,290 | 730 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $43,140 | −8% | $33,390 | $57,470 | 4,430 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $42,910 | −9% | $24,960 | $58,720 | 5,460 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $42,110 | −10% | $37,430 | $52,940 | 180 |
| 45 | Idaho | $41,880 | −11% | $34,030 | $58,930 | 510 |
| 46 | Missouri | $41,760 | −11% | $28,600 | $63,000 | 3,770 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $40,920 | −13% | $30,470 | $60,540 | 3,890 |
| 48 | Alabama | $40,330 | −14% | $31,140 | $60,080 | 2,090 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $39,130 | −17% | $28,970 | $55,690 | 1,690 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $39,110 | −17% | $27,990 | $54,690 | 850 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $37,680 | −20% | $27,450 | $57,360 | 1,150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Bill and Account Collectors salary questions
Which state pays bill and account collectors the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $62,230 a year (+32% vs. the national median of $47,030). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays bill and account collectors the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $37,680 a year (−20% vs. national).
Where do most bill and account collectors work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 21,720, with a median of $45,710.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.