Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Washington
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Washington earn an average of $71,690 a year. That is $18,870 (36%) more than the U.S. average of $52,820. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $76,420.
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Average pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,820 | $25.39 |
| Washington | $71,690 | $34.46 |
| Oregon | $62,930 | $30.25 |
| Idaho | $51,350 | $24.69 |
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Questions and answers
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Washington?
The average is $71,690 a year, and the median is $74,620. That is $18,870 (36%) more than the U.S. average of $52,820.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$34.46 an hour on average; the median is $35.88.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($76,420), followed by Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($69,970). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Lewiston, ID-WA ($51,860).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #1 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.