How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Olympia?
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $36.70 an hour or $6,362 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.70
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| 25th | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| Median | $76,340 | $36.70 | |
| 75th | $76,340 | $36.70 | |
| 90th | $77,610 | $37.31 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Seattle, WA | $75,090 |
| Kennewick, WA | $74,180 |
| Bremerton, WA | $73,770 |
| Spokane, WA | $66,230 |
| Portland, OR | $65,920 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $65,270 |
| Yakima, WA | $61,370 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $60,330 |
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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Olympia?
The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $36.70 ($76,340 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Olympia than the national average?
Yes: $76,340 against $49,690 nationally, 54% more.
How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $74,620, so Olympia pays 2% more.
Where does Olympia rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
4 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,610 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.