Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $49,750 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.92
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $77,710
Employed locally 40
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $46,640
    50th (median)
    $49,750
    75th
    $66,850
    90th
    $77,710

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,290
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,410
    California $57,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,880
    Anchorage, AK $54,850
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $54,750

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,090
    Customer Service Representatives$46,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Salem, OR is $23.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Salem, OR is 8.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,640.