Bill and Account Collectors pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for bill and account collectors is $19.68 an hour ($40,920 a year). About 3,890 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($47,030). Tennessee ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bill and account collectors in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.65 | $30,470 |
| 25% of workers | $17.54 | $36,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.68 | $40,920 |
| 75% of workers | $23.18 | $48,220 |
| 90% of workers | $29.11 | $60,540 |
Bill and Account Collectors pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $48,080 | 1,100 |
| Memphis | $43,820 | 450 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $39,270 | 70 |
| Knoxville | $38,750 | 440 |
| Chattanooga | $38,370 | 430 |
| Cleveland | $36,560 | 50 |
| Johnson City | $36,490 | 470 |
| Jackson | $36,240 | 80 |
| Clarksville | $34,510 | 80 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,180 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,330 |
| Tellers | $36,750 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $45,720 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $51,780 |
| Order Clerks | $39,160 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $51,630 |
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