Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $42,860 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.60
10th percentile $33,000
90th percentile $59,150
Employed locally 420
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,000
    25th
    $38,510
    50th (median)
    $42,860
    75th
    $48,210
    90th
    $59,150

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 52% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 48% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,290
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,200
    Wisconsin $48,650
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $46,850
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $46,460
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,150

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,690
    Office Clerks, General $39,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,680
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,800
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Charleston, SC is $20.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Charleston, SC is 6.9% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,000 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,510.