Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $54,320 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.11
10th percentile $48,600
90th percentile $95,820
Employed locally 320
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,600
    25th
    $54,320
    50th (median)
    $54,320
    75th
    $74,750
    90th
    $95,820

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 51% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 49% 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

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,190
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,100
    Light Truck Drivers $42,700
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,000
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Oxnard, CA is $26.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Oxnard, CA is 12.3% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,600 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,320.