Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $58,870 +27.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.30
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $58,880
Employed locally 150
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $48,290
    50th (median)
    $58,870
    75th
    $58,880
    90th
    $58,880

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 74% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 26% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,090
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,010
    Customer Service Representatives$46,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Modesto, CA is $28.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Modesto, CA is 27.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,290.