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Bill and Account Collectors Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bill and Account Collectors make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,930
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.5% vs 2024
$59,590
Mean Salary
$57,930
Median Salary
$27.85
Hourly Rate
13,880 people work as Bill and Account Collectors in California
Bill and Account Collectors salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bill and Account Collectors in California earn a median salary of $57,930 per year ($4,827/month).
This is 21.9% above the national average of $47,516.
California ranks #4 out of 51 states for Bill and Account Collectors pay.
Approximately 13,880 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Bill and Account Collectors
Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account, preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond, initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection, and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Social Perceptiveness
3.38
Persuasion
3.38
Writing
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.09
Customer and Personal Service
3.77
Mathematics
3.31
Economics and Accounting
3.26
Law and Government
3.25
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(48.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Bill and Account Collectors in California
Salaries for Bill and Account Collectors in California range from $38,520 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,440 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,130 and $69,840.
Median $57,930
P10: $38,520P25: $47,130P75: $69,840P90: $81,440
10th
$38,520
25th
$47,130
Median
$57,930
75th
$69,840
90th
$81,440
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,520
$18.52
$3,210
25th Percentile
$47,130
$22.66
$3,927
Median (50th)
$57,930
$27.85
$4,827
75th Percentile
$69,840
$33.58
$5,820
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,440
$39.15
$6,786
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,590 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Bill and Account Collectors make in California?
The median annual salary for Bill and Account Collectors in California is $57,930 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,590.
What is the salary range for a Bill and Account Collectors in California?
Salaries for Bill and Account Collectors in California range from $38,520 at the 10th percentile to $81,440 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,130 and $69,840.
What is the starting salary for a Bill and Account Collectors in California?
Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors positions in California typically start around $38,520 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,130 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bill and Account Collectors in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 13,880 people are employed as Bill and Account Collectors in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Bill and Account Collectors in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bill and Account Collectors in California is approximately $27.85 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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