Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $38,960 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $28,100
90th percentile $51,340
Employed locally 340
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,100
    25th
    $35,550
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $50,230
    90th
    $51,340

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 60% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 40% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,080
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,180
    Light Truck Drivers $38,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Little Rock, AR is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Little Rock, AR is 19.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $28,100 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,550.