Bill and Account Collectors pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for bill and account collectors is $20.63 an hour ($42,910 a year). About 5,460 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($47,030). North Carolina ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bill and account collectors in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| 25% of workers | $15.56 | $32,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.63 | $42,910 |
| 75% of workers | $23.55 | $48,980 |
| 90% of workers | $28.23 | $58,720 |
Bill and Account Collectors pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $50,200 | 670 |
| Winston-Salem | $46,010 | 200 |
| Wilmington | $44,720 | 130 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $43,650 | 250 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $43,390 | 110 |
| Asheville | $42,460 | 120 |
| Rocky Mount | $42,080 | 40 |
| Greenville | $41,900 | 70 |
| Fayetteville | $41,200 | 60 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $40,040 | 2,320 |
| Jacksonville | $38,360 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $35,300 | 670 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | $40,240 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $47,930 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,160 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $48,130 |
| Tellers | $44,830 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $53,550 |
| Order Clerks | $46,060 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $61,950 |
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