Bill and Account Collectors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $62,810 +36.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.20
10th percentile $37,490
90th percentile $77,640
Employed locally 110
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,490
    25th
    $48,270
    50th (median)
    $62,810
    75th
    $77,630
    90th
    $77,640

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 67% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 33% 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
    Kenosha, WI $60,690

    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
    Vallejo, CA $59,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $59,520
    Modesto, CA $58,870

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,960
    Customer Service Representatives $44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $30.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 36.4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,490 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,270.