Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $59,680 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.69
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $77,670
Employed locally 3,940
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $49,960
    50th (median)
    $59,680
    75th
    $70,400
    90th
    $77,670

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 64% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 36% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Los Angeles, CA is $28.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 23.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,960.