Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,250 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.60
10th percentile $31,360
90th percentile $82,440
Employed locally 150
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,360
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $53,250
    75th
    $56,870
    90th
    $82,440

    Top-paying metros for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,750
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $81,200
    Commercial Pilots $97,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Alaska is $25.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.83 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Alaska is 10.1% above the national median of $48,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Alaska?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,360 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.