Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $73,770 +52.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.47
10th percentile $47,390
90th percentile $82,980
Employed locally 70
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,390
    25th
    $63,440
    50th (median)
    $73,770
    75th
    $82,980
    90th
    $82,980

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 75% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380
    Washington $71,440

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    Washington $71,440
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $65,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560
    Yakima, WA $63,300

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,600
    Light Truck Drivers $46,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,520
    Bus Drivers, School $65,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Bremerton, WA is $35.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.89 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Bremerton, WA is 52.6% above the national median of $48,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,390 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,440.