Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $47,930 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $31,540
90th percentile $66,510
Employed locally 60
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,540
    25th
    $36,510
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $64,680
    90th
    $66,510

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 80% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 20% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,690
    Customer Service Representatives $39,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,990
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Lafayette, IN is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Lafayette, IN is 4.1% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,540 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,510.