Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $36,910 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $33,740
90th percentile $54,570
Employed locally 50
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,740
    25th
    $35,830
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $47,250
    90th
    $54,570

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 59% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 41% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $50,000
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $48,340
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,000
    Kentucky $44,890
    Sandusky, OH $43,280
    Owensboro, KY $42,540

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$35,790
    Office Clerks, General$36,080
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,950
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,360
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Bowling Green, KY is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Bowling Green, KY is 19.8% below 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,740 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,830.