Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $48,680 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $31,150
90th percentile $68,340
Employed locally 380
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,150
    25th
    $38,750
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $61,020
    90th
    $68,340

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 58% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 42% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $59,520
    California $57,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,010
    Visalia, CA $53,550
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $52,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,450

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Des Moines, IA is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,150 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,750.