Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $59,520 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $41,310
90th percentile $87,140
Employed locally 130
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,310
    25th
    $50,760
    50th (median)
    $59,520
    75th
    $67,060
    90th
    $87,140

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 62% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 38% 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
    Modesto, CA $58,870

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Santa Maria, CA is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Santa Maria, CA is 29.3% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,310 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,760.