Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,050 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.87
10th percentile $47,680
90th percentile $71,820
Employed locally 250
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,680
    25th
    $59,000
    50th (median)
    $60,050
    75th
    $63,730
    90th
    $71,820

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$41,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,720
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,370
    Light Truck Drivers$45,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Western Washington is $28.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Western Washington is 24.2% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,680 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,000.