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Refuse collector salary in Washington State, 2026

How much does a Refuse Collector make in Washington State?

Average base salary

$24.85
15%
above national average
Average $24.85
Low $17.10
High $36.11

The average salary for a refuse collector is $24.85 per hour in Washington State. 23 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 24, 2026).

Refuse Collector job openings in Washington State

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Night Trash Collector | Pickup...
Ally Waste3.4out of 5 stars.
Kent, WA
From $60 a day
Part-time
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Refuse Collector in Washington State

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Seattle
 
$93,816per year
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City of Tacoma
 
$81,682per year
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22nd Century Technologies, Inc...
 
$58,240per year
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CITY OF SPOKANE
 
$56,995per year
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Valet Living
 
$45,909per year
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Island County
 
$44,616per year
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Highest paying cities for Refuse Collectors near Washington State

  1. Tacoma, WA
    $39.22 per hour
  2. Woodinville, WA
    $31.62 per hour
  3. Seattle, WA
    $30.97 per hour
  4. Issaquah, WA
    $25.49 per hour
  5. Kent, WA
    $22.10 per hour

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