Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $49,060 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $73,190
Employed locally 110
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $49,060
    75th
    $57,820
    90th
    $73,190

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,250
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $48,450
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,880
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $45,880

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,690
    Customer Service Representatives$45,950
    Office Clerks, General$47,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$75,390
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Trenton, NJ is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Trenton, NJ is 6.6% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.