Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $36,750 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $32,160
90th percentile $44,870
Employed locally 200
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,160
    25th
    $36,750
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $44,060
    90th
    $44,870

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 53% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 47% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $59,520
    California $57,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,010
    Visalia, CA $53,550
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $52,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,450

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$40,520
    Office Clerks, General$42,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,130
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Waterloo, IA is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Waterloo, IA is 20.2% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $32,160 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,750.