What are the main factors that influence an Account Claims Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Account Claims Associate's salary?

An Account Claims Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,954 for beginners, reaching about $47,553 at mid-level, and approach $50,783 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Account Claims Associate?

Account Claims Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Account Claims Associate roles are District of Columbia $49,107, California $48,920, Massachusetts $48,268. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Account Claims Associate roles make?

Salaries for Account Claims Associate level roles vary by specialization: Claims Account Manager: $129,607; Associate Claims Examiner: $67,150; Claims Operations Associate: $59,248; Associate Claims Specialist: $58,325; Associate Claims Advisor: $56,514.

Account Claims Associate Salary in Washington

How much does an Account Claims Associate make in Washington? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Account Claims Associate in Washington is $48,091 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Account Claims Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,349
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,338 to $52,937
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,920

10% $40,920

50% (Median) $48,091

90% $57,349

Account Claims Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,937	$4,411	$1,018	$25
Average	$48,091	$4,008	$925	$23
25th Percentile	$44,338	$3,695	$853	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Account Claims Associate Salaries

An Account Claims Associate'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.

How Experience Level Affects Account Claims Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Account Claims Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,954
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,234
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,553
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,581
Expert (over 8 years): $50,783

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Account Claims Associate	less than 1 year	$44,954
Early Career Level Account Claims Associate	1-2 years	$45,234
Mid-Level Level Account Claims Associate	2-4 years	$47,553
Senior-Level Level Account Claims Associate	5-8 years	$50,581
Expert Level Account Claims Associate	over 8 years	$50,783

How Do Account Claims Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Account Claims Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,107.
California: $48,920.
Massachusetts: $48,268.

District of Columbia $49,107 California $48,920 Massachusetts $48,268 Washington $48,091 New Jersey $48,073 Alaska $48,011 Connecticut $47,399 New York $47,151

Hawaii $46,357 Rhode Island $45,984 Maryland $45,731 Minnesota $45,386 Colorado $45,252 Illinois $45,208 Oregon $45,040 Delaware $44,915

New Hampshire $44,837 Virginia $44,663 Pennsylvania $44,153 Nevada $43,895 North Dakota $43,811 Michigan $43,678 Wisconsin $43,629 Vermont $43,532

Texas $43,261 Maine $43,243 Arizona $43,217 Ohio $43,186 Georgia $42,778 Indiana $42,574 Wyoming $42,534 Utah $42,472

Iowa $42,445 Kansas $42,232 Louisiana $42,170 North Carolina $42,148 Missouri $42,139 Florida $41,966 Montana $41,873 Nebraska $41,784

Kentucky $41,735 South Carolina $41,558 Tennessee $41,447 Idaho $41,403 New Mexico $41,079 Oklahoma $41,008 Alabama $40,746 South Dakota $40,307

Arkansas $40,068 West Virginia $39,939 Mississippi $39,553

Top Paying Cities for Account Claims Associate

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:

Auburn: $48,032
Federal Way: $48,011
Bellevue: $48,998

Auburn, WA $48,032

Federal Way, WA $48,011

Bellevue, WA $48,998

Black Diamond, WA $47,775

Bothell, WA $48,766

Burton, WA $48,099

Carnation, WA $48,045

Duvall, WA $48,204

Edmonds, WA $48,613

Enumclaw, WA $47,077

Fall City, WA $48,260

Hobart, WA $48,075

Issaquah, WA $48,428

Kenmore, WA $48,867

Kent, WA $48,074

Kirkland, WA $48,967

Lynnwood, WA $48,514

Maple Valley, WA $48,032

Medina, WA $49,012

Mercer Island, WA $48,995

Mountlake Terrace, WA $48,644

North Bend, WA $47,565

Pacific, WA $48,004

Preston, WA $48,335

Ravensdale, WA $47,648

Redmond, WA $48,896

Redondo, WA $48,065

Renton, WA $48,593

Rollingbay, WA $48,418

Seahurst, WA $48,682

Snoqualmie, WA $47,926

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $46,510

Vashon, WA $48,134

Woodinville, WA $48,601

Sammamish, WA $48,729

Mill Creek, WA $48,300

Seattle, WA $49,027

Bainbridge Island, WA $48,487

Everett, WA $48,348

Acme, WA $45,840

Anacortes, WA $46,272

Blakely Island, WA $45,955

Arlington, WA $47,670

Baring, WA $47,298

Bellingham, WA $45,780

Blaine, WA $45,685

Bow, WA $45,888

Burlington, WA $46,143

Clearlake, WA $46,403

Clinton, WA $48,208

Concrete, WA $45,909

Conway, WA $47,114

Coupeville, WA $47,347

Custer, WA $45,738

Darrington, WA $45,929

Deer Harbor, WA $45,982

Deming, WA $45,825

Eastsound, WA $45,803

Everson, WA $45,747

Ferndale, WA $45,759

Freeland, WA $47,948

Friday Harbor, WA $46,067

Gold Bar, WA $47,399

Granite Falls, WA $47,606

Greenbank, WA $47,798

Hamilton, WA $46,303

Index, WA $46,689

La Conner, WA $46,505

Lake Stevens, WA $48,341

North Lakewood, WA $48,028

Langley, WA $48,097

Lopez Island, WA $46,167

Lummi Island, WA $45,785

Lyman, WA $46,286

Lynden, WA $45,740

Maple Falls, WA $45,724

Marblemount, WA $45,819

Marysville, WA $48,350

Monroe, WA $47,951

Mount Vernon, WA $46,589

Mukilteo, WA $48,327

Nooksack, WA $45,741

Oak Harbor, WA $46,823

Olga, WA $45,864

Orcas, WA $45,946

Point Roberts, WA $45,589

Camano Island, WA $47,576

Rockport, WA $45,205

Sedro Woolley, WA $46,168

Shaw Island, WA $46,025

Silvana, WA $47,948

Skykomish, WA $46,464

Snohomish, WA $48,177

Stanwood, WA $47,769

Startup, WA $47,665

Sultan, WA $47,701

Sumas, WA $45,725

Waldron, WA $45,803

Anderson Island, WA $47,645

Ashford, WA $46,751

Beaver, WA $45,471

Bremerton, WA $48,131

Silverdale, WA $48,051

Brinnon, WA $47,537

Buckley, WA $47,703

Burley, WA $47,968

Carbonado, WA $47,289

Carlsborg, WA $46,447

Chimacum, WA $47,524

Clallam Bay, WA $45,478

Dupont, WA $47,556

Eatonville, WA $47,164

Gig Harbor, WA $47,809

Elbe, WA $46,893

Forks, WA $45,553

Fox Island, WA $47,937

Glenoma, WA $46,221

Graham, WA $47,689

Port Hadlock, WA $47,510

Hansville, WA $47,950

Indianola, WA $48,597

Joyce, WA $45,652

Kapowsin, WA $47,518

Keyport, WA $48,210

Kingston, WA $48,306

La Grande, WA $47,099

Lakebay, WA $47,693

La Push, WA $45,639

Longbranch, WA $47,492

Sumner, WA $47,910

Manchester, WA $48,519

Milton, WA $47,984

Mineral, WA $46,417

Morton, WA $46,275

Neah Bay, WA $45,530

Nordland, WA $47,619

Olalla, WA $48,024

Orting, WA $47,628

Packwood, WA $45,389

Port Angeles, WA $46,446

Port Gamble, WA $48,110

Port Ludlow, WA $47,839

Port Orchard, WA $48,160

Port Townsend, WA $47,323

Poulsbo, WA $48,227

Puyallup, WA $47,982

Quilcene, WA $47,639

Randle, WA $45,768

Retsil, WA $48,139

Seabeck, WA $47,935

Sekiu, WA $45,479

Sequim, WA $46,799

South Colby, WA $48,306

South Prairie, WA $47,712

Southworth, WA $48,505

Spanaway, WA $47,799

Steilacoom, WA $47,797

Bonney Lake, WA $47,847

Suquamish, WA $48,445

Tracyton, WA $48,151

Vaughn, WA $47,689

Wauna, WA $47,896

Wilkeson, WA $47,548

Longmire, WA $46,250

Paradise Inn, WA $46,214

Tacoma, WA $47,971

Camp Murray, WA $47,842

Mcchord Afb, WA $47,968

Lakewood, WA $47,963

University Place, WA $47,971

Olympia, WA $47,027

Lacey, WA $47,133

Tumwater, WA $47,046

Aberdeen, WA $46,279

Adna, WA $46,444

Allyn, WA $47,636

Amanda Park, WA $45,763

Bay Center, WA $45,807

Belfair, WA $47,732

Bucoda, WA $47,030

Centralia, WA $46,956

Chehalis, WA $46,733

Cinebar, WA $46,663

Copalis Beach, WA $45,861

Copalis Crossing, WA $45,781

Cosmopolis, WA $46,538

Curtis, WA $46,101

Doty, WA $46,575

East Olympia, WA $47,109

Elma, WA $46,986

Ethel, WA $46,311

Galvin, WA $46,929

Grapeview, WA $47,441

Grayland, WA $45,843

Hoodsport, WA $47,293

Hoquiam, WA $46,134

Humptulips, WA $45,942

Lebam, WA $46,061

Lilliwaup, WA $47,527

Littlerock, WA $47,029

Mccleary, WA $47,039

Mckenna, WA $47,244

Malone, WA $46,980

Matlock, WA $47,001

Menlo, WA $46,086

Moclips, WA $45,786

Montesano, WA $46,811

Mossyrock, WA $45,950

Napavine, WA $46,613

Neilton, WA $45,901

Oakville, WA $46,936

Ocean Shores, WA $45,922

Onalaska, WA $46,669

Pacific Beach, WA $45,789

Pe Ell, WA $46,200

Quinault, WA $46,025

Rainier, WA $47,109

Raymond, WA $46,143

Rochester, WA $46,952

Roy, WA $47,485

Ryderwood, WA $45,887

Salkum, WA $46,281

Satsop, WA $46,895

Shelton, WA $47,187

Silver Creek, WA $46,265

South Bend, WA $45,786

Taholah, WA $45,733

Tahuya, WA $47,450

Tenino, WA $47,064

Tokeland, WA $45,887

Toledo, WA $46,084

Union, WA $47,317

Vader, WA $46,050

Westport, WA $45,939

Winlock, WA $46,259

Yelm, WA $47,083

Amboy, WA $46,104

Appleton, WA $45,230

Ariel, WA $45,983

Battle Ground, WA $46,235

Bingen, WA $45,622

Brush Prairie, WA $46,293

Camas, WA $46,289

Carrolls, WA $45,908

Carson, WA $45,973

Castle Rock, WA $45,947

Cathlamet, WA $45,790

Centerville, WA $45,073

Chinook, WA $45,438

Cougar, WA $45,777

Dallesport, WA $45,168

Glenwood, WA $45,199

Goldendale, WA $45,058

Grays River, WA $45,738

Heisson, WA $46,209

Husum, WA $45,517

Ilwaco, WA $45,464

Kalama, WA $45,928

Kelso, WA $46,010

Klickitat, WA $45,169

La Center, WA $46,197

Long Beach, WA $45,553

Longview, WA $45,982

Lyle, WA $45,190

Nahcotta, WA $45,545

Naselle, WA $45,593

North Bonneville, WA $45,921

Ocean Park, WA $45,791

Oysterville, WA $45,648

Ridgefield, WA $46,247

Rosburg, WA $45,537

Seaview, WA $45,531

Silverlake, WA $45,964

Skamokawa, WA $45,661

Stevenson, WA $45,903

Toutle, WA $45,843

Trout Lake, WA $45,417

Underwood, WA $45,597

Vancouver, WA $46,426

Wahkiacus, WA $45,114

Washougal, WA $46,194

White Salmon, WA $45,468

Wishram, WA $45,061

Woodland, WA $46,088

Yacolt, WA $46,130

Wenatchee, WA $45,086

East Wenatchee, WA $45,027

Ardenvoir, WA $45,073

Brewster, WA $44,939

Bridgeport, WA $44,885

Carlton, WA $44,953

Cashmere, WA $45,075

Chelan, WA $44,998

Chelan Falls, WA $45,021

Conconully, WA $44,915

Dryden, WA $45,143

Entiat, WA $45,017

Ephrata, WA $44,852

George, WA $45,091

Leavenworth, WA $45,362

Loomis, WA $44,916

Malaga, WA $45,094

Malott, WA $44,930

Mansfield, WA $44,740

Manson, WA $45,009

Marlin, WA $44,649

Mazama, WA $44,962

Methow, WA $44,904

Monitor, WA $45,064

Moses Lake, WA $44,865

Okanogan, WA $44,886

Omak, WA $44,927

Orondo, WA $44,954

Oroville, WA $44,981

Palisades, WA $44,819

Pateros, WA $44,922

Peshastin, WA $45,045

Quincy, WA $45,013

Riverside, WA $44,916

Rock Island, WA $44,931

Soap Lake, WA $44,784

Stehekin, WA $44,974

Stratford, WA $44,672

Tonasket, WA $44,941

Twisp, WA $44,983

Warden, WA $45,035

Waterville, WA $44,829

Wauconda, WA $44,888

Wilson Creek, WA $44,628

Winthrop, WA $44,998

Yakima, WA $44,600

Brownstown, WA $44,600

Buena, WA $44,733

Cle Elum, WA $45,344

Cowiche, WA $44,600

Easton, WA $46,063

Ellensburg, WA $44,647

Naches, WA $45,325

Grandview, WA $45,796

Granger, WA $45,278

Harrah, WA $44,600

Kittitas, WA $44,640

Mabton, WA $45,338

Moxee, WA $44,744

Outlook, WA $45,276

Parker, WA $44,614

Ronald, WA $45,584

Roslyn, WA $45,529

Selah, WA $44,600

South Cle Elum, WA $45,550

Sunnyside, WA $45,989

Thorp, WA $44,797

Tieton, WA $44,600

Toppenish, WA $45,173

Vantage, WA $45,069

Wapato, WA $44,633

White Swan, WA $44,711

Zillah, WA $44,798

Airway Heights, WA $45,221

Chattaroy, WA $45,165

Cheney, WA $45,161

Colbert, WA $45,202

Deer Park, WA $45,155

Edwall, WA $45,103

Elk, WA $45,070

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $45,215

Fairfield, WA $45,115

Ford, WA $45,123

Four Lakes, WA $45,216

Greenacres, WA $45,187

Lamont, WA $45,013

Latah, WA $45,045

Liberty Lake, WA $45,164

Marshall, WA $45,221

Mead, WA $45,169

Medical Lake, WA $45,194

Mica, WA $45,188

Newman Lake, WA $45,138

Nine Mile Falls, WA $45,197

Otis Orchards, WA $45,182

Reardan, WA $45,158

Rockford, WA $45,150

Spangle, WA $45,169

Sprague, WA $45,022

Tekoa, WA $44,978

Tumtum, WA $45,141

Valleyford, WA $45,203

Veradale, WA $45,213

Waverly, WA $45,100

Wellpinit, WA $45,069

Addy, WA $45,006

Albion, WA $44,948

Almira, WA $44,663

Belmont, WA $44,905

Benge, WA $44,876

Boyds, WA $44,896

Chewelah, WA $45,044

Clayton, WA $45,126

Colfax, WA $44,942

Colton, WA $44,648

Colville, WA $44,950

Coulee City, WA $44,695

Coulee Dam, WA $44,828

Creston, WA $44,832

Curlew, WA $44,918

Cusick, WA $44,764

Danville, WA $44,906

Davenport, WA $45,013

Electric City, WA $44,815

Elmer City, WA $44,932

Endicott, WA $44,967

Evans, WA $44,954

Farmington, WA $44,845

Fruitland, WA $44,997

Garfield, WA $44,883

Gifford, WA $44,961

Grand Coulee, WA $44,787

Harrington, WA $44,968

Hartline, WA $44,631

Hay, WA $44,829

Hunters, WA $44,969

Inchelium, WA $44,861

Ione, WA $44,635

Keller, WA $44,775

Kettle Falls, WA $44,926

Lacrosse, WA $44,876

Lamona, WA $44,818

Laurier, WA $44,894

Lincoln, WA $44,964

Loon Lake, WA $45,087

Malden, WA $45,090

Malo, WA $44,946

Marcus, WA $45,090

Metaline, WA $44,833

Metaline Falls, WA $44,574

Mohler, WA $44,932

Nespelem, WA $44,831

Newport, WA $44,903

Northport, WA $44,956

Oakesdale, WA $44,994

Odessa, WA $44,728

Orient, WA $44,883

Palouse, WA $44,809

Pullman, WA $44,783

Republic, WA $44,898

Rice, WA $44,941

Ritzville, WA $44,914

Rosalia, WA $45,103

Saint John, WA $45,008

Springdale, WA $45,068

Steptoe, WA $45,217

Thornton, WA $45,017

Uniontown, WA $44,605

Usk, WA $44,859

Valley, WA $45,048

Wilbur, WA $44,799

Spokane, WA $45,221

Pasco, WA $46,587

Benton City, WA $46,580

Beverly, WA $45,209

Bickleton, WA $45,087

Burbank, WA $46,752

College Place, WA $45,798

Connell, WA $45,656

Dayton, WA $44,901

Dixie, WA $45,325

Eltopia, WA $46,330

Hooper, WA $44,778

Kahlotus, WA $45,155

Kennewick, WA $47,027

Lind, WA $44,919

Mesa, WA $46,198

Othello, WA $45,434

Paterson, WA $46,043

Plymouth, WA $46,793

Pomeroy, WA $44,897

Prescott, WA $45,588

Mattawa, WA $45,547

Prosser, WA $46,126

Richland, WA $46,752

West Richland, WA $46,752

Roosevelt, WA $44,867

Royal City, WA $45,162

Starbuck, WA $45,027

Touchet, WA $46,279

Waitsburg, WA $45,192

Walla Walla, WA $45,598

Wallula, WA $46,640

Washtucna, WA $44,844

Anatone, WA $44,525

Asotin, WA $44,659

Clarkston, WA $44,762

Account Claims Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Account Claims Associate'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.

$44,338

Average $48,091/year

$52,937

$3,695

Average $4,008/month

$4,411

$853

Average $925/week

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,937	$4,411	$1,018	$25
Average	$48,091	$4,008	$925	$23
25th Percentile	$44,338	$3,695	$853	$21

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