Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $61,030 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.34
10th percentile $34,170
90th percentile $78,440
Employed locally 250
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,170
    25th
    $48,390
    50th (median)
    $61,030
    75th
    $78,420
    90th
    $78,440

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 83% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 17% 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
    Reno, NV $65,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,860
    Jacksonville, FL $46,450
    Greenville, NC $39,700
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $39,220
    Jacksonville, NC $38,300

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,340
    Light Truck Drivers $42,130
    Flight Attendants $39,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Las Vegas, NV is $29.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Las Vegas, NV is 26.2% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,170 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,390.