Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $47,190 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.69
10th percentile $35,910
90th percentile $59,050
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,910
    25th
    $39,340
    50th (median)
    $47,190
    75th
    $50,470
    90th
    $59,050

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,000
    Ohio $44,400
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $43,820
    Wheeling, WV-OH $43,690
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $43,310
    Sandusky, OH $43,280

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,760
    Office Clerks, General$45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Columbus, OH is $22.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Columbus, OH is 2.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,910 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,340.