Bill and Account Collectors Salary in New Jersey

Bill and account collectors in New Jersey earn the most in Atlantic City (average $56,690 a year) and the least in Trenton ($54,070), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bill and account collectors average at $56,010 and the median at $52,510 for 3,310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $49,060.

Bill and Account Collectors average salary by city in New Jersey

Atlantic City$56,690
Trenton$54,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlantic City	$56,690	$52,970	$44,400	$46,146	99
Trenton	$54,070	$52,510	$45,680	$44,186	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bill and Account Collectors salary in other states

Bill and Account Collectors salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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.
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.

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