Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $70,690 +46.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $50,870
90th percentile $77,600
Employed locally 100
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,870
    25th
    $63,650
    50th (median)
    $70,690
    75th
    $70,690
    90th
    $77,600

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380
    Salinas, CA $69,210
    Merced, CA $66,690
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,530

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,640
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,490
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,670
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,250
    Light Truck Drivers $45,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Napa, CA is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Napa, CA is 46.2% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $50,870 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,650.