Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $62,040 +28.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.83
10th percentile $46,950
90th percentile $75,880
Employed locally 320
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,950
    25th
    $60,420
    50th (median)
    $62,040
    75th
    $72,920
    90th
    $75,880

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 85% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 15% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    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

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,760
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,320
    Light Truck Drivers $43,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Spokane, WA is $29.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Spokane, WA is 28.3% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,950 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,420.