Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $50,200 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $61,220
Employed locally 40
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $50,200
    75th
    $61,220
    90th
    $61,220

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 73% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 27% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,070
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,740
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Hanford, CA is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Hanford, CA is 3.8% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.