Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $50,860 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $46,760
90th percentile $63,110
Employed locally 180
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,760
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $50,860
    75th
    $59,200
    90th
    $63,110

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,830
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,290
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,160
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,200
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,200
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $54,530

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,720
    Customer Service Representatives$46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Portland, ME is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Portland, ME is 10.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,760 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.