Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $42,540 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.45
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $49,060
Employed locally 100
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $42,540
    50th (median)
    $42,540
    75th
    $42,540
    90th
    $49,060

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 65% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 35% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $50,000
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $48,340
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,000
    Kentucky $44,890
    Sandusky, OH $43,280
    Rocky Mount, NC $42,080

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,350
    Office Clerks, General $36,490
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,490
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,290
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Owensboro, KY is $20.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Owensboro, KY is 7.6% below 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,540.