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

$61,370a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,114 a month.

Hourly
$29.50
Vs. national median
+24%
Rank among cities
38 of 313
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,640Median: $61,370Highest 10%: $75,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,640$22.90
25th$60,880$29.27
Median$61,370$29.50
75th$65,840$31.65
90th$75,370$36.24

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
Mount Vernon, WA$65,270
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 Yakima

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,550
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,210
Bus Driver$52,480
Driver/Sales Worker$47,810
Light Truck Driver$45,490
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,330
Stocker and Order Filler$40,460
Laborer and Freight$39,710
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,080
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,730
Salaries for every job in Yakima, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $29.50 ($61,370 a year).

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

Yes: $61,370 against $49,690 nationally, 24% more.

How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $74,620, so Yakima pays 18% less.

Where does Yakima rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

38 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,370 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.