Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $35,980 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $31,330
90th percentile $49,350
Employed locally 40
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,330
    25th
    $33,450
    50th (median)
    $35,980
    75th
    $39,190
    90th
    $49,350

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 65% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 35% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,830
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,790
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,590
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $60,530
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $60,050
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $59,490

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,730
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Las Cruces, NM is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Las Cruces, NM is 25.6% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,330 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,450.