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Job outlook for credit and collections analysts in the United States
Credit and collections analyst job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected credit and collections analyst job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -17,500 new jobs for credit and collections analysts are projected over the next decade.
Credit and collections analyst salaries have increased 8% for credit and collections analysts in the last 5 years.
There are over 9,721 credit and collections analysts currently employed in the United States.
There are 18,105 active credit and collections analyst job openings in the US.
The average credit and collections analyst salary is $49,262.
Are credit and collections analyst jobs in demand?
Credit and collections analyst job and salary trends over time
Credit and collections analyst jobs over time
Credit and collections analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,721 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 10,151 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10,688 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 11,246 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 11,939 | 0.00% |
Average credit and collections analyst salary over time
Credit and collections analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,262 | $23.68 | +3.0% |
| 2025 | $47,840 | $23.00 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $46,573 | $22.39 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $45,681 | $21.96 | --0.1% |
| 2022 | $45,707 | $21.97 | +2.6% |
Credit and collections analyst jobs by state
Most common states for credit and collections analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 49 | 7% |
| 2 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 115 | 4% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 43 | 4% |
| 4 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 222 | 3% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 188 | 3% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 171 | 3% |
| 7 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 167 | 3% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 160 | 3% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 159 | 3% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 148 | 3% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 107 | 3% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 49 | 3% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 34 | 3% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 22 | 3% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 18 | 3% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 399 | 2% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 301 | 2% |
| 18 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 268 | 2% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 199 | 2% |
| 20 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 74 | 2% |
Most common cities for credit and collections analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batavia | 2 | 8% | $53,983 |
| 2 | Andover | 2 | 6% | $58,365 |
| 3 | Danvers | 1 | 4% | $58,484 |
| 4 | Culver City | 1 | 3% | $57,857 |
| 5 | Reading | 2 | 2% | $54,068 |
| 6 | Eden Prairie | 1 | 2% | $49,376 |
| 7 | Carmel | 1 | 1% | $49,241 |
| 8 | Carson | 1 | 1% | $57,704 |
| 9 | Everett | 1 | 1% | $45,267 |
| 10 | Frisco | 1 | 1% | $44,237 |
| 11 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $54,360 |
| 12 | Charlotte | 2 | 0% | $46,974 |
| 13 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $47,772 |
| 14 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $45,528 |
| 15 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $48,162 |
| 16 | Bakersfield | 1 | 0% | $59,005 |
| 17 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $58,969 |
| 18 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $59,734 |
Credit And Collections Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of credit and collections analyst experts
University of the Virgin Islands
Francisco Depusoir
Associate Professor of AccountingUniversity of the Virgin Islands
School of Business
What hard/technical skills are most important for Credit And Collections Analysts?
Francisco Depusoir: -Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
-Experience with business intelligence software.
-Independent research skills.
-Data management abilities.
-Preparation and understanding of financial statements.