Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $40,450 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.45
10th percentile $33,130
90th percentile $57,880
Employed locally 40
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,130
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $40,450
    75th
    $45,910
    90th
    $57,880

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 64% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 36% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,250
    Kingston, NY $50,290
    Syracuse, NY $47,660
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $47,250
    Rochester, NY $47,010

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,970
    Customer Service Representatives $37,390
    Office Clerks, General $39,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,690
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Elmira, NY is $19.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Elmira, NY is 12.1% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,130 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.