Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $47,320 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $67,370
Employed locally 210
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $40,950
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $55,750
    90th
    $67,370

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 70% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,290
    Napa, CA $66,940
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,810
    Vallejo, CA $59,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $59,520

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Bakersfield, CA is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,950.