Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $37,770 -18% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $27,970
90th percentile $49,250
Employed locally 100
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,970
    25th
    $32,800
    50th (median)
    $37,770
    75th
    $45,380
    90th
    $49,250

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,290
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $60,690
    Modesto, CA $58,870
    Vermont $51,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,450
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $50,190

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,120
    Customer Service Representatives $38,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,970
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,310
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Joplin, MO-KS is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 18% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $27,970 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,800.