Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,950 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $58,110
Employed locally 510
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $43,190
    50th (median)
    $46,950
    75th
    $53,700
    90th
    $58,110

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,930
    Wellhead Pumpers $70,010
    Light Truck Drivers $45,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Eastern New Mexico is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.48 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Eastern New Mexico is 2.9% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,190.