Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA make a median of $66,230 a year, or about $31.84 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.35), that's roughly $65,999 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,131/month, or 24.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $66K get you in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Spokane-Spokane Valley’s Regional Price Parity (100.35). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Spokane-Spokane Valley
Spokane-Spokane Valley sits well above the national pay line for refuse and recyclable material collectors, local pay runs about 33% higher than the U.S. median of $50K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,131/month, 24.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.35) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Spokane-Spokane Valley offers a genuinely strong financial position for refuse and recyclable material collectorss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in metros near Spokane-Spokane Valley, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $75K | $68K |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $76K | $74K |
| Kennewick-Richland | $74K | $74K |
| Yakima | $61K | $64K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
Entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectors (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $75K | +51% | 4,910 |
| Washington | $75K | +50% | 3,750 |
| New York | $65K | +31% | 11,630 |
| California | $65K | +31% | 13,930 |
| Oregon | $63K | +27% | 2,500 |
| Minnesota | $63K | +26% | 2,500 |
| Nevada | $61K | +23% | 770 |
| Delaware | $61K | +23% | 600 |
| Colorado | $60K | +21% | 3,700 |
| Wisconsin | $60K | +20% | 1,550 |
| Utah | $59K | +19% | 960 |
| North Dakota | $59K | +19% | 360 |
| Indiana | $59K | +19% | 3,180 |
| Hawaii | $56K | +13% | 770 |
| Rhode Island | $56K | +13% | 470 |
| District of Columbia | $55K | +12% | 540 |
| New Jersey | $55K | +10% | 4,330 |
| Vermont | $52K | +5% | 160 |
| Michigan | $51K | +3% | 4,020 |
| Massachusetts | $50K | +1% | 1,010 |
| Missouri | $50K | +1% | 1,930 |
| Idaho | $50K | +0% | 730 |
| Iowa | $50K | +0% | 1,780 |
| Montana | $49K | -1% | 370 |
| Nebraska | $49K | -1% | 910 |
| Ohio | $49K | -1% | 4,710 |
| Wyoming | $49K | -2% | 280 |
| Pennsylvania | $48K | -3% | 6,220 |
| Florida | $48K | -4% | 11,650 |
| New Mexico | $48K | -4% | 1,070 |
| Georgia | $47K | -5% | 4,830 |
| Arizona | $47K | -6% | 2,380 |
| New Hampshire | $47K | -6% | 340 |
| Virginia | $47K | -6% | 4,330 |
| Texas | $46K | -7% | 12,860 |
| Alabama | $46K | -7% | 2,790 |
| Alaska | $46K | -8% | 250 |
| Kansas | $46K | -8% | 910 |
| North Carolina | $45K | -10% | 7,250 |
| Maine | $43K | -13% | 770 |
| Tennessee | $43K | -13% | 2,550 |
| Kentucky | $43K | -13% | 1,580 |
| Oklahoma | $43K | -13% | 2,030 |
| Maryland | $42K | -16% | 3,120 |
| Mississippi | $39K | -21% | 1,970 |
| Louisiana | $39K | -22% | 2,200 |
| Connecticut | $38K | -23% | 810 |
| West Virginia | $36K | -28% | 1,000 |
| Arkansas | $36K | -28% | 1,600 |
| South Carolina | $35K | -30% | 2,020 |
| South Dakota | $33K | -34% | 340 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a refuse and recyclable material collector afford a 2BR apartment alone in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Yes — at the median salary of $66K, rent takes 24.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,131/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new refuse and recyclable material collectors typically earn — is $48K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,861/month. At HUD’s $1,131/month FMR, rent would take 40% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is refuse and recyclable material collector a high-paying job in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Local pay is 33% above the national median — $66K here vs. $50K nationally.
How does Spokane-Spokane Valley compare to the national average for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
Spokane-Spokane Valley pays $66K median vs. the U.S. average of $50K — that’s +33%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.35), the purchasing-power equivalent is $66K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA?
The median is $66,230 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,680, and experienced refuse and recyclable material collectors can clear $77,270. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,582/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,131/month, which eats 24.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a refuse and recyclable material collectors salary go in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Spokane-Spokane Valley has a Regional Price Parity of 100.35 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary is worth about $65,999 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do refuse and recyclable material collectors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.