Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $53,210 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.58
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $64,230
Employed locally 60
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $53,210
    50th (median)
    $53,210
    75th
    $64,230
    90th
    $64,230

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 78% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 22% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,840
    Customer Service Representatives$43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Chico, CA is $25.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Chico, CA is 15.6% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,210.