Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $44,220 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $26,790
90th percentile $54,200
Employed locally 230
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,790
    25th
    $35,150
    50th (median)
    $44,220
    75th
    $51,330
    90th
    $54,200

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 64% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 36% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,830
    Muncie, IN $60,940
    Grand Junction, CO $53,680
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $52,420

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,180
    Light Truck Drivers $38,740
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Asheville, NC is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Asheville, NC is 8.5% below 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $26,790 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,150.