Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $41,020 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.72
10th percentile $32,580
90th percentile $50,850
Employed locally 60
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,580
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $41,020
    75th
    $48,880
    90th
    $50,850

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 68% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 32% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,830
    Vallejo, CA $59,740
    Alaska $58,070
    California $57,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,010

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,300
    Office Clerks, General $31,520
    Customer Service Representatives $36,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Tuscaloosa, AL is $19.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 10.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $32,580 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.