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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Mount Vernon?

$65,270a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area. That is $31.38 an hour or $5,439 a month.

Hourly
$31.38
Vs. national median
+31%
Rank among cities
21 of 313
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,980Median: $65,270Highest 10%: $83,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,980$30.28
25th$63,840$30.69
Median$65,270$31.38
75th$77,670$37.34
90th$83,140$39.97

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Olympia, WA$76,340
Seattle, WA$75,090
Kennewick, WA$74,180
Bremerton, WA$73,770
Spokane, WA$66,230
Portland, OR$65,920
Yakima, WA$61,370
Walla Walla, WA$60,330
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Washington Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Mount Vernon

Same field, median yearly pay.

Crane and Tower Operator$116,800
Bus Driver$72,070
Sailor and Marine Oiler$68,740
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$68,710
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$62,240
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,940
Light Truck Driver$47,780
Laborer and Freight$45,960
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$45,960
Stocker and Order Filler$44,300
Salaries for every job in Mount Vernon, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Mount Vernon?

The median hourly pay in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area is $31.38 ($65,270 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Mount Vernon than the national average?

Yes: $65,270 against $49,690 nationally, 31% more.

How does Mount Vernon compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $74,620, so Mount Vernon pays 13% less.

Where does Mount Vernon rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

21 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Mount Vernon?

The lowest-paid 10% make $62,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,140 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.