Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $43,690 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $38,300
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 50
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,300
    25th
    $39,780
    50th (median)
    $43,690
    75th
    $46,060
    90th
    $52,000

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 74% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 26% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,010
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $47,230
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,260
    Morgantown, WV $41,600
    Charleston, WV $40,810
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $36,670

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$38,370
    Office Clerks, General$35,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,830
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$40,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$53,850
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$33,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Wheeling, WV-OH is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 5.1% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,300 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,780.