Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $47,660 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $68,380
Employed locally 200
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $39,570
    50th (median)
    $47,660
    75th
    $57,870
    90th
    $68,380

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 65% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 35% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,250
    Kingston, NY $50,290
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $47,250
    Rochester, NY $47,010
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $46,850

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,630
    Office Clerks, General $39,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Syracuse, NY is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Syracuse, NY is 3.5% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,570.