Bill and Account Collectors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $53,030 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.49
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $71,100
Employed locally 1,430
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $41,900
    50th (median)
    $53,030
    75th
    $60,750
    90th
    $71,100

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 52% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 48% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,970
    Customer Service Representatives $46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in San Diego, CA is $25.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in San Diego, CA is 15.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,900.