Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Washington
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Washington earn a median salary of $62,363 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +29% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 6,280 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $45,930 to $77,300 depending on location.
$62,363
Avg median salary in Washington
$77,300
Highest paying metro
$45,930
Lowest paying metro
6,280
Employed in Washington
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $77,300 | $61,590 | $79,520 | 2,210 |
| Bremerton, WA | $73,770 | $63,440 | $82,980 | 70 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $65,270 | $63,840 | $77,670 | 60 |
| Yakima, WA | $63,300 | $56,750 | $66,990 | 60 |
| Kennewick, WA | $62,930 | $58,860 | $71,850 | 120 |
| Spokane, WA | $62,040 | $60,420 | $72,920 | 320 |
| Olympia, WA | $60,930 | $60,670 | $73,610 | 120 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $60,330 | $46,960 | $60,950 | 30 |
| Western Washington | $60,050 | $59,000 | $63,730 | 250 |
| Eastern Washington | $58,940 | $54,170 | $61,400 | 150 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $57,560 | $45,640 | $64,050 | 30 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $45,930 | $39,900 | $59,200 | 2,860 |