Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Washington (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Bill and Account Collectors in Washington, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Washington Median
$48,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $47,030
State Rank
#17 of 51
2,260 employed here

How much do Bill and Account Collectors make in Washington?

Bill and Account Collectors working in Washington earn a median salary of $48,460 per year, or about $23.30 per hour. That is 3% above the national median of $47,030 for this occupation.

Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $40,000 while the top 10% make $70,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,160 and $58,680 a year.

Bill and Account Collectors salary range in Washington

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,000$19.23
25th percentile (early career)$44,160$21.23
50th percentile (median)$48,460$23.30
75th percentile (experienced)$58,680$28.21
90th percentile (top earners)$70,760$34.02

How Washington compares

Washington ranks 17th out of 51 states and territories for Bill and Account Collectors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$62,230
2Alaska$60,810
3Massachusetts$59,800
4California$57,930
5Connecticut$57,930

Working as Bill and Account Collectors in Washington

Nationally, about 159,000 people work as Bill and Account Collectors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Washington pay ($48,460) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Bill and Account Collectors make in Washington?
The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Washington is $48,460 per year, or about $23.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,000 at the entry level to $70,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Bill and Account Collectors about 3% more than the national median of $47,030. Washington ranks 17th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Bill and Account Collectors?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,460 a year. About 2,260 Bill and Account Collectors are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.