Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $49,470 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.79
10th percentile $41,900
90th percentile $82,710
Employed locally 30
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,900
    25th
    $47,470
    50th (median)
    $49,470
    75th
    $63,120
    90th
    $82,710

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 76% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 24% 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
    Napa, CA $66,940
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,810
    Vallejo, CA $59,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $59,520

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,850
    Customer Service Representatives $44,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Merced, CA is $23.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Merced, CA is 7.5% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,900 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,470.