Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $42,900 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.63
10th percentile $33,950
90th percentile $78,820
Employed locally 1,500
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,950
    25th
    $33,950
    50th (median)
    $42,900
    75th
    $62,340
    90th
    $78,820

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Yuma, AZ $46,490
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,570
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $37,780
    Tucson, AZ $36,850
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,310

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,220
    Light Truck Drivers $49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Phoenix, AZ is $20.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 11.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,950 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,950.