Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $46,850 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $36,260
90th percentile $73,640
Employed locally 290
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,260
    25th
    $40,590
    50th (median)
    $46,850
    75th
    $58,470
    90th
    $73,640

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 54% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bill and Account Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,290
    Napa, CA $66,940
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,830
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,290
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,810

    Nearby metros — Bill and Account Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,250
    Kingston, NY $50,290
    Syracuse, NY $47,660
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $47,250
    Rochester, NY $47,010

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,250
    Office Clerks, General $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,710
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $72,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bill and Account Collectors make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Albany, NY is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.14 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Bill and Account Collectors salaries?

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Albany, NY is 1.8% above the national median of $46,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bill and Account Collectors in Albany?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,260 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,590.