Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $46,820 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $71,770
Employed locally 1,150
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $40,450
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $54,950
    90th
    $71,770

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 57% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 43% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $45,370
    Morristown, TN $40,420
    Knoxville, TN $39,670
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,950
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $38,360
    Jackson, TN $35,490

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$43,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68,170
    Office Clerks, General$39,460
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,280
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Nashville, TN is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Nashville, TN is 1.7% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,450.