Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $47,190 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.69
10th percentile $34,140
90th percentile $56,300
Employed locally 280
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,140
    25th
    $39,220
    50th (median)
    $47,190
    75th
    $49,630
    90th
    $56,300

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 68% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 32% 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
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $60,690
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $59,690
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,160
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,010

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,110
    Customer Service Representatives $42,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,620
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,350
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Fort Wayne, IN is $22.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Fort Wayne, IN 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,140 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,220.