Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $47,010 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $35,910
90th percentile $61,990
Employed locally 550
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,910
    25th
    $36,690
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $54,310
    90th
    $61,990

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 63% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 37% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,250
    Kingston, NY $50,290
    Syracuse, NY $47,660
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $47,250
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $46,850

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,140
    Office Clerks, General $41,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Rochester, NY is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Rochester, NY is 2.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,910 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,690.