Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $53,510 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.73
10th percentile $41,140
90th percentile $66,810
Employed locally 50
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,140
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $53,510
    75th
    $59,220
    90th
    $66,810

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 95% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 5% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380
    Napa, CA $70,690
    Salinas, CA $69,210
    Merced, CA $66,690

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,250
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,580
    Light Truck Drivers $39,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in El Centro, CA is $25.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in El Centro, CA is 10.7% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,140 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.