Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $35,980 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $26,560
90th percentile $43,740
Employed locally 70
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,560
    25th
    $31,230
    50th (median)
    $35,980
    75th
    $38,030
    90th
    $43,740

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 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
    Williamsport, PA $47,530
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $45,370
    Jackson, MS $41,170
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $36,810

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,350
    Office Clerks, General $32,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Hattiesburg, MS is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 21.9% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $26,560 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,230.