Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $44,730 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $28,970
90th percentile $54,010
Employed locally 450
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,970
    25th
    $36,440
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $45,950
    90th
    $54,010

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 70% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 30% 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
    Napa, CA $66,940
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,810
    Lexington Park, MD $51,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,880
    Lebanon, PA $47,790

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,640
    Customer Service Representatives $38,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,880
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,310
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Scranton, PA is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Scranton, PA is 2.8% below 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $28,970 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,440.