Bill and Account Collectors pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for bill and account collectors is $22.68 an hour ($47,170 a year). About 8,800 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,030). New York ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bill and account collectors in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.11 | $35,590 |
| 25% of workers | $18.89 | $39,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.68 | $47,170 |
| 75% of workers | $28.62 | $59,530 |
| 90% of workers | $35.81 | $74,490 |
Bill and Account Collectors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $54,370 | 6,210 |
| Syracuse | $51,780 | 170 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $49,260 | 270 |
| Utica-Rome | $49,040 | 70 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $46,660 | 170 |
| Binghamton | $43,770 | 70 |
| Rochester | $43,150 | 490 |
| Glens Falls | $42,540 | 50 |
| Elmira | $40,450 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $40,260 | 2,540 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bill and account collectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -10.4% over ten years, declining · about 11,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | $48,000 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $58,160 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $53,320 |
| Tellers | $44,400 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $61,040 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $57,790 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $72,610 |
| Order Clerks | $48,320 |
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