Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $47,670 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $39,260
90th percentile $58,580
Employed locally 30
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,260
    25th
    $45,150
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $57,530
    90th
    $58,580

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 63% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 37% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,480
    Office Clerks, General $42,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,970
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Dubuque, IA is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Dubuque, IA is 3.5% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,260 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,150.