Drug Screen Collector Salary in the United States

How much does a Drug Screen Collector make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drug Screen Collector in the United States is $44,246 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Drug Screen Collector's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,652
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,402 to $47,076
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,902
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Drug Screen Collector Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,076 $3,923 $905 $23
Average $44,246 $3,687 $851 $21
25th Percentile $40,402 $3,367 $777 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Drug Screen Collector Salaries

A Drug Screen Collector's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Drug Screen Collectors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $55,808
  • San Francisco: $55,197
  • Oakland: $54,033

What Skills Can Increase a Drug Screen Collector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.32% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.93% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.32%
Billing 2.93%
Patient Care 1.34%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Drug Screen Collector's salary.
  • Customer Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 42%.
  • Computer Knowledge: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Communications
$62,829
42%
Computer Knowledge
$51,768
17%
Troubleshooting
$51,768
17%
Standard Operating Procedures
$51,768
17%
Leadership
$50,441
14%
Effective Communication
$49,556
12%
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Drug Screen Collector Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Drug Screen Collector roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Drug Screen Collector positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Drug Screen Collector as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Drug Screen Collector

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$57,520$28.030%
Healthcare$53,095$26.020%
Software & Networking$50,883$24.015%
Chemicals$48,671$23.010%
Business Services$46,458$22.05%

Drug Screen Collector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Drug Screen Collector's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Drug Screen Collector

Salaries for a Drug Screen Collector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,833 in 2023 to around $47,106 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Drug Screen Collector salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Drug Screen Collector Over Time

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2023
$47,833
2024
$47,649
2025
$47,106
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2023 $47,833
2024 $47,649
2025 $47,106
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