Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $60,330 +24.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $38,980
90th percentile $60,950
Employed locally 30
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,980
    25th
    $46,960
    50th (median)
    $60,330
    75th
    $60,950
    90th
    $60,950

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 84% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 16% 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 Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,790
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,210
    Light Truck Drivers $42,750
    Bus Drivers, School $50,440
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Walla Walla, WA is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Walla Walla, WA is 24.8% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,980 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,960.