Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $53,650 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.79
10th percentile $40,760
90th percentile $76,350
Employed locally 60
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,760
    25th
    $47,980
    50th (median)
    $53,650
    75th
    $63,320
    90th
    $76,350

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,290
    Napa, CA $66,940
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,810
    Vallejo, CA $59,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $59,520

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Salinas, CA is $25.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Salinas, CA is 16.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,760 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,980.