Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $55,320 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $47,300
90th percentile $79,900
Employed locally 60
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,300
    25th
    $50,530
    50th (median)
    $55,320
    75th
    $67,100
    90th
    $79,900

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 51% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 49% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Customer Service Representatives $47,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Santa Cruz, CA is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 20.2% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,300 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,530.