Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $57,560 +19% vs national
Median hourly $27.67
10th percentile $37,500
90th percentile $74,420
Employed locally 30
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,500
    25th
    $45,640
    50th (median)
    $57,560
    75th
    $64,050
    90th
    $74,420

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 73% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 27% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,140
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,410
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Wenatchee, WA is $27.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Wenatchee, WA is 19% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,500 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,640.