Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $33,180 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.95
10th percentile $27,720
90th percentile $52,260
Employed locally 80
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,720
    25th
    $32,560
    50th (median)
    $33,180
    75th
    $40,930
    90th
    $52,260

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 52% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 48% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,290
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,830
    Alaska $58,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $53,030

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,360
    Office Clerks, General $28,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $54,080
    Customer Service Representatives $34,890
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Houma, LA is $15.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Houma, LA is 27.9% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $27,720 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,560.