Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $46,530 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $63,030
Employed locally 60
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $46,530
    75th
    $56,890
    90th
    $63,030

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 55% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 45% 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
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $60,690
    Kenosha, WI $60,690
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $52,670
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,810
    Wausau, WI $50,710

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $43,300
    Office Clerks, General $43,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,670
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Appleton, WI is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Appleton, WI is 1.1% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.