Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $65,440 +35.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.46
10th percentile $60,670
90th percentile $82,060
Employed locally 190
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,670
    25th
    $65,440
    50th (median)
    $65,440
    75th
    $65,440
    90th
    $82,060

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 77% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 23% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,860
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,030
    Jacksonville, FL $46,450
    Greenville, NC $39,700
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $39,220
    Jacksonville, NC $38,300

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,090
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,530
    Light Truck Drivers $43,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Reno, NV is $31.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Reno, NV is 35.3% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $60,670 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,440.