Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $62,710 +29.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $45,840
90th percentile $74,800
Employed locally 860
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,840
    25th
    $58,480
    50th (median)
    $62,710
    75th
    $74,600
    90th
    $74,800

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 67% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 33% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,630
    Light Truck Drivers $45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Sacramento, CA is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Sacramento, CA is 29.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,840 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,480.