Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $36,790 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $30,260
90th percentile $40,710
Employed locally 50
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,260
    25th
    $32,490
    50th (median)
    $36,790
    75th
    $38,010
    90th
    $40,710

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 66% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 34% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $64,050
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,670
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,830
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $41,620
    Light Truck Drivers $37,280
    Bus Drivers, School $44,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Hot Springs, AR is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Hot Springs, AR is 23.9% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,260 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,490.