Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $45,500 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.88
10th percentile $34,730
90th percentile $64,030
Employed locally 1,560
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,730
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $45,500
    75th
    $56,010
    90th
    $64,030

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 61% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 39% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,290
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,160
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,340
    Ann Arbor, MI $49,950
    Midland, TX $49,200
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $49,130

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,640
    Customer Service Representatives $45,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Detroit, MI is $21.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Detroit, MI is 1.2% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,730 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.