Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $51,290 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $42,630
90th percentile $79,190
Employed locally 360
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,630
    25th
    $49,040
    50th (median)
    $51,290
    75th
    $56,330
    90th
    $79,190

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 71% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 29% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,350
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,140
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Fresno, CA is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Fresno, CA is 6.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,630 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,040.