Bill and Account Collectors pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for bill and account collectors is $21.48 an hour ($44,670 a year). About 4,660 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($47,030). It is 2% lower than the Texas median ($45,710).
Pay range for bill and account collectors in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.78 | $30,730 |
| 25% of workers | $18.25 | $37,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.48 | $44,670 |
| 75% of workers | $24.59 | $51,150 |
| 90% of workers | $28.74 | $59,770 |
Bill and Account Collectors pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $51,930 | 120 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $47,790 | 8,950 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $47,380 | 1,450 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $47,310 | 1,780 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $46,820 | 130 |
| Amarillo | $45,330 | 90 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $44,670 | 4,660 |
| Wichita Falls | $43,350 | 50 |
| Odessa | $43,010 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $42,530 | 170 |
| College Station-Bryan | $41,550 | 90 |
| Abilene | $41,480 | 60 |
| Longview | $40,160 | 80 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $38,850 | 140 |
| Tyler | $38,810 | 110 |
| Killeen-Temple | $38,650 | 210 |
| Texarkana | $37,840 | 50 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $37,730 | 260 |
| Waco | $37,560 | 150 |
| Lubbock | $37,440 | 190 |
| Laredo | $37,180 | 150 |
| El Paso | $36,870 | 520 |
| San Angelo | $36,270 | 100 |
| Sherman-Denison | $35,270 | 220 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | $40,380 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,460 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,360 |
| Tellers | $45,090 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $54,090 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $48,700 |
| Order Clerks | $45,620 |
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