How much does a billing administrator make?

The average billing administrator salary in the United States is $39,442. Billing administrator salaries typically range between $30,000 and $51,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for billing administrators is $18.96 per hour. Billing administrator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Billing administrators earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.

Billing administrator salary

Q: What state pays Billing Administrators the most?

New Jersey pays Billing Administrators the most in the United States, with an average salary of $55,737 per year, or $26.80 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a billing administrator?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a billing administrator if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Jersey you should be paid close to $52,908 per year.

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Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.

Average billing administrator salary

$39,442

$18.96 hourly rate

Entry-level billing administrator salary

$30,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Billing Administrator Salary

The average salary for a Billing Administrator is approximately $39,442 annually or around $19 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on various factors, such as experience level, location, and the specific industry in which one works. For instance, billing administrators with several years of experience typically earn more than entry-level counterparts.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions tend to start lower, while those with extensive experience can command salaries above the average. Additionally, those working in healthcare or specialized financial sectors often find higher compensation.

State Variations

States such as California and New York generally offer higher salaries for billing administrators due to the higher cost of living and demand for these roles. To maximize earning potential, it is essential to consider both the location and the specific sector when evaluating job opportunities.

Conclusion

As the demand for skilled billing administrators continues to grow, understanding the salary landscape can aid in making informed career decisions. Explore job postings and salary insights to find the best opportunities in this field.

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Austin, TX$36,579

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Buckley King$97,941

The Freeman Company LLC$38,668

Billing administrator salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level billing administrator	$33,800	$16.23
Mid-level billing administrator	$44,000	$21.16
Senior-level billing administrator	$53,300	$25.63

Billing administrator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a billing administrator typically falls between $23,403 and $49,686.

zippia

$39,442yearly

glassdoor[1]

$49,686yearly

indeed[2]

$42,762yearly

comparably[3]

$23,403yearly

ZipRecruiter[4]

$49,482yearly

SalaryExpert[5]

$44,736yearly

Average billing administrator salary by state

The average billing administrator salary in New Jersey, Washington, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average billing administrator salary states are South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

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Highest paying states for billing administrators

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Massachusetts	$50,908	$24.48
2	Washington	$52,715	$25.34
3	Vermont	$46,818	$22.51
4	Alaska	$48,787	$23.46
5	New Jersey	$52,908	$25.44
6	New York	$48,485	$23.31
7	Arizona	$42,999	$20.67
8	Rhode Island	$46,106	$22.17
9	Oregon	$43,839	$21.08
10	Colorado	$43,887	$21.10
11	District of Columbia	$55,737	$26.80
12	Pennsylvania	$41,177	$19.80
13	Florida	$41,313	$19.86
14	Connecticut	$46,296	$22.26
15	Nevada	$40,564	$19.50
16	Michigan	$41,459	$19.93
17	North Dakota	$39,597	$19.04
18	Maryland	$48,664	$23.40
19	California	$44,934	$21.60
20	Mississippi	$42,179	$20.28
21	Delaware	$44,204	$21.25
22	Wyoming	$40,356	$19.40
23	Hawaii	$43,646	$20.98
24	Illinois	$40,769	$19.60
25	Utah	$37,702	$18.13
26	Minnesota	$38,648	$18.58
27	Ohio	$38,168	$18.35
28	Iowa	$38,105	$18.32
29	Maine	$39,446	$18.96
30	Idaho	$37,546	$18.05
31	Texas	$36,609	$17.60
32	Wisconsin	$38,435	$18.48
33	Kansas	$37,501	$18.03
34	New Hampshire	$36,835	$17.71
35	West Virginia	$36,623	$17.61
36	Montana	$37,050	$17.81
37	Missouri	$36,279	$17.44
38	Nebraska	$35,667	$17.15
39	South Dakota	$36,531	$17.56
40	North Carolina	$35,728	$17.18
41	Kentucky	$35,264	$16.95
42	Georgia	$35,705	$17.17
43	Indiana	$35,135	$16.89
44	New Mexico	$32,338	$15.55
45	Virginia	$36,931	$17.76
46	Tennessee	$32,534	$15.64
47	Alabama	$31,943	$15.36
48	South Carolina	$33,639	$16.17
49	Louisiana	$33,852	$16.27
50	Oklahoma	$33,379	$16.05
51	Arkansas	$31,567	$15.18

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Highest paying cities for billing administrators

The highest-paying cities for billing administrators are Washington, DC, Woodbridge, NJ, and Brockton, MA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington, DC	$55,809	$26.83
2	Woodbridge, NJ	$52,897	$25.43
3	Brockton, MA	$51,251	$24.64
4	Annapolis, MD	$48,841	$23.48
5	New York, NY	$48,709	$23.42
6	San Francisco, CA	$47,525	$22.85
7	Providence, RI	$46,000	$22.12
8	Windsor, CT	$45,926	$22.08
9	Littleton, CO	$43,878	$21.10
10	Urban Honolulu, HI	$43,689	$21.00
11	Carson City, NV	$42,214	$20.30
12	Philadelphia, PA	$41,968	$20.18
13	Tampa, FL	$41,571	$19.99
14	Des Plaines, IL	$40,960	$19.69
15	Cheyenne, WY	$40,037	$19.25
16	Bismarck, ND	$39,406	$18.95
17	Wheeling, WV	$37,730	$18.14
18	Salt Lake City, UT	$37,566	$18.06
19	Columbus, OH	$37,494	$18.03
20	Austin, TX	$36,579	$17.59

Billing administrator salary details

A billing administrator's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a billing administrator's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$51,000	$4,250	$25
75th Percentile	$45,000	$3,750	$22
Average	$39,442	$3,287	$19
25th Percentile	$34,000	$2,833	$16
10th Percentile	$30,000	$2,500	$14

Highest paying billing administrator jobs

The highest paying types of billing administrators are administrator, billing analyst, and accounting administrator.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Account Representative	$36,977	$3,081	$17.78	183,446
Customer Service And Billing	$32,444	$2,704	$15.60	205,689
Accounting Representative	$43,876	$3,656	$21.09	111,415
Collections Coordinator	$37,938	$3,162	$18.24	40,113
Receptionist/Billing Clerk	$31,932	$2,661	$15.35	129,530
Medical Billing Clerk	$33,566	$2,797	$16.14	164,870

How would you rate the starting salaries for billing administrators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.

Assistant professor, assistant chair, Virginia Commonwealth University

While MPA students are not drawn to public service by high salaries, it is reasonable to expect remuneration, which respects their credentials and experience. Many students are mid-level careerists and are likely to remain in their jobs where an advanced degree may improve their opportunities for advancement, and others may be looking for a career change. Also, a cohort of students moving from undergraduate to graduate degrees with internships is common.

These groups likely present varying degrees of salary requirements and qualifications. In the federal service, an MPA qualifies as one at the GS-9 entry-level. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) publishes salary tables at Link The beginning salary varies by location from $53K to $61K, with the higher amount near large metropolitan areas. Higher salaries are common in overseas areas. Progression is based on performance with opportunities to achieve salaries of $150K and over at the executive levels. Overall, beginning salaries for the MPA considering nonprofits and government agencies is estimated at $53K.

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Which companies pay billing administrators the most?

Billing administrator salaries at Buckley King and Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker Llp are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average billing administrator salary at companies like Mayer Brown and Traylor Bros are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Buckley King	$97,941	$47.09
2	Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker Llp	$60,127	$28.91
3	Mayer Brown	$47,351	$22.76
4	Traylor Bros	$45,156	$21.71
5	HealthTrust	$42,683	$20.52
6	Lee Hecht Harrison	$42,587	$20.47
7	Reinforced Earth	$41,206	$19.81
8	Kforce	$41,160	$19.79
9	Safway Group Holding LLC	$40,938	$19.68
10	Project Home, Inc.	$40,828	$19.63
11	Texas Disposal Systems	$40,617	$19.53
12	System One	$40,409	$19.43
13	Beth Israel Lahey Health	$40,317	$19.38
14	Lowers Risk Group	$40,291	$19.37
15	Fisher Associates	$40,183	$19.32
16	Amphenol	$40,152	$19.30
17	Sonepar USA	$39,611	$19.04
18	Robert Half	$39,606	$19.04
19	Honda	$39,463	$18.97
20	The Freeman Company LLC	$38,668	$18.59

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Billing Administrator salary by industry

The average billing administrator salary varies across industries:

The average billing administrator salary in the construction industry is $41,089, the highest of any industry.
The average billing administrator salary in the finance industry is $40,632.
Billing administrators in the health care industry earn an average salary of $38,101, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for billing administrators

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Construction	$41,089	$19.75
2	Professional	$40,632	$19.53
3	Finance	$40,375	$19.41
4	Automotive	$40,209	$19.33
5	Technology	$39,633	$19.05
6	Utilities	$39,592	$19.03
7	Manufacturing	$39,021	$18.76
8	Transportation	$38,109	$18.32
9	Health Care	$38,101	$18.32

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Billing administrator salary trends

The average billing administrator salary has risen by $6,685 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average billing administrator earned $32,757 annually, but today, they earn $39,442 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for billing administrators over the last decade.

Compare billing administrator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average billing administrator salary over time

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Billing administrator salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$39,400	$18.96	+2.1%
2025	$38,600	$18.56	+2.4%
2024	$37,700	$18.10	+2.5%
2023	$36,700	$17.65	+1.9%
2022	$36,000	$17.31	+3.0%

Recently added billing administrator salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Florida Atlantic University	Utilities Billing Administrator	Boca Raton, FL	06/30/2025	$52,000
ABM Industries	Billing Administrator	Austin, TX	06/29/2025	$58,436
Get It-Finance	Billing Administrator-	Chantilly, VA	06/29/2025	$40,000
Goodwin Procter	SR. Billing Administrator	Boston, MA	06/27/2025	$72,900
Staff Management \| SMX	Bill of Materials Administrator	Orlando, FL	06/27/2025	$60,000
Restoration Management Company	Billing Administrator	Livermore, CA	06/27/2025	$42,470
Pritchard Industries	A/R Billing Administrator	Nome, TX	06/25/2025	$56,349
Pritchard Industries	A/R Billing Administrator	Nunez, GA	06/25/2025	$56,349
Shermco	Billing Administrator, ESD	Denver, CO	06/25/2025	$41,740
Specto Technology	Billing Administrator	Kenilworth, NJ	06/21/2025	$60,000

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