Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $50,340 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.20
10th percentile $39,030
90th percentile $66,260
Employed locally 690
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,030
    25th
    $48,350
    50th (median)
    $50,340
    75th
    $62,560
    90th
    $66,260

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 66% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 34% 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
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $60,690
    Kenosha, WI $60,690
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $52,670
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,810
    Wausau, WI $50,710

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$47,180
    Office Clerks, General$42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Milwaukee, WI is $24.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,030 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,350.