Bill and Account Collectors pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,110 or more. The middle half of bill and account collectors in Jackson earn between $38,860 and $57,510.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $39KMedian
- $58K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,180 | $3,848 | $22.20 |
| Median | $38,860 | $3,238 | $18.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,860 | $3,238 | $18.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,510 | $4,792 | $27.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bill and Account Collectors pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Bill and account collectors in Jackson earn 5% less than the Michigan average ($48,390) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($49,060). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $47,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $46,180 | $38,860 | $34,820 | $64,110 | 70 |
| Michigan | $48,390 | $47,130 | $35,930 | $62,970 | 2,990 |
| United States | $49,060 | $47,030 | $34,400 | $65,580 | 158,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bill and Account Collectors salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $46,180, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $37,166 a year, or $3,097 a month and $1,429 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for bill and account collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $46,180 buys what about $50,317 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Bill and Account Collectors salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 8th of 10 Michigan metro areas for this job; Kalamazoo pays the most ($51,780).
- Kalamazoo$51,780
- Ann Arbor$51,170
- Detroit$50,020
- Grand Rapids$49,730
- Saginaw$48,520
- Traverse City$48,450
- Monroe$47,960
- Jackson$46,180
- Lansing$43,370
- Flint$42,160
Highest-paying cities for bill and account collectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,180).
- San Jose, CA$78,180
- Napa, CA$73,280
- San Francisco, CA$72,710
- San Luis Obispo, CA$68,910
- New Haven, CT$64,050
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Bill and Account Collectors salary in Jackson: questions
How much do bill and account collectors make an hour in Jackson?
$22.20 an hour on average, and $18.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bill and account collectors salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bill and account collectors take-home pay in Jackson?
About $37,166 a year ($3,097 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,180. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do bill and account collectors earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($49,060).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-3011; area Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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