Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $47,020 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $68,620
Employed locally 1,990
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $39,590
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $57,280
    90th
    $68,620

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Bill and Account Collectors salary vs area income 42% Median Bill and Account Collectors salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bill and Account Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,290
    Napa, CA $66,940
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,830
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,290
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,810

    Nearby metros — Bill and Account Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,010
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $55,320
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $52,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,250
    Wausau, WI $50,710

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $51,090
    Office Clerks, General $53,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $78,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $58,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $45,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bill and Account Collectors make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Bill and Account Collectors in Seattle, WA is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.74 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Bill and Account Collectors salaries?

    The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Seattle, WA is 2.1% above the national median of $46,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bill and Account Collectors in Seattle?

    Entry-level Bill and Account Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,590.