Occupation ยท SOC 43-3011
Bill and Account Collectors: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of bill and account collectors can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 165,020 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $46,040 ($22.14 an hour).
US employment
165,020
Median annual wage
$46,040
Mean annual wage
$48,370
Median hourly wage
$22.14
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Alaska$58,070
- California$57,070
- Connecticut$54,200
- Massachusetts$53,160
- Rhode Island$52,580
Top 5 after cost of living
- Alaska$56,730
- Connecticut$52,310
- Vermont$52,130
- Wisconsin$51,700
- California$51,540
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | $49,130 | $3,090 (+6.7%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,170 | $1,130 (+2.5%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,210 | $3,170 (+6.9%) | 3 | Some college, no degree |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $48,450 | $2,410 (+5.2%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Correspondence Clerks | $46,740 | $700 (+1.5%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $55,290 | $9,250 (+20.1%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas20,800
- 2. California15,100
- 3. Florida13,350
- 4. New York8,740
- 5. Ohio8,660
- 6. Georgia6,610
- 7. Arizona6,360
- 8. Pennsylvania6,290
- 9. North Carolina5,300
- 10. Illinois4,310
States that pay the most
- 1. Alaska$58,070
- 2. California$57,070
- 3. Connecticut$54,200
- 4. Massachusetts$53,160
- 5. Rhode Island$52,580
- 6. Oregon$52,530
- 7. Vermont$51,070
- 8. New Jersey$50,660
- 9. Hawaii$50,380
- 10. Maryland$50,050
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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