How much does a Refuse Collector make in Tacoma, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Refuse Collector in Tacoma, WA is $32,313. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $24,820 to a high of $40,615, with most professionals earning between $28,391 and $36,659.

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Refuse Collector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Refuse Collector Salary $24,820 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Refuse Collector Salary $28,391 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Refuse Collector Salary $32,313 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Refuse Collector Salary $36,659 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Refuse Collector Salary $40,615 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
25% $28,391 10% $24,820 90% $40,615 75% $36,659 $32,313 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Refuse Collector

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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28391
36659
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28458
36705
32379
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Refuse Collector in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Refuse Collector ranges from $28,391 to $36,659 with the average base salary of $32,313. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $28,458 to $36,705 with the average total cash compensation of $32,379.

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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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