Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Washington
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Washington earn a median of $46,190 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,450
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,350; the top 10% earn over $60,280. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Washington
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Washington?
The median is $46,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,350 and the top 10% earn over $60,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.