Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • New Mexico
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in New Mexico earn a median salary of $42,794 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.5% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 1,140 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $35,980 to $46,950 depending on location.
$42,794
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$46,950
Highest paying metro
$35,980
Lowest paying metro
1,140
Employed in New Mexico
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inRefuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico | $46,950 | $43,190 | $53,700 | 510 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,810 | $46,810 | $47,520 | 60 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $45,130 | $42,440 | $50,230 | 380 |
| Northern New Mexico | $39,100 | $35,170 | $50,040 | 150 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $35,980 | $33,450 | $39,190 | 40 |