Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $45,570 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.91
10th percentile $34,450
90th percentile $59,190
Employed locally 70
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,450
    25th
    $37,450
    50th (median)
    $45,570
    75th
    $50,250
    90th
    $59,190

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 69% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 31% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $42,900
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $37,780
    Tucson, AZ $36,850
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,310

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,460
    Light Truck Drivers $44,530
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $49,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Prescott Valley, AZ is $21.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 5.7% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,450 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,450.