Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $72,380 +49.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.80
10th percentile $48,980
90th percentile $102,280
Employed locally 1,920
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,980
    25th
    $63,370
    50th (median)
    $72,380
    75th
    $88,450
    90th
    $102,280

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 54% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 46% 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
    Washington $71,440

    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
    Napa, CA $70,690
    Salinas, CA $69,210
    Merced, CA $66,690
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,530

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,630
    Light Truck Drivers $49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in San Francisco, CA is $34.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in San Francisco, CA is 49.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,980 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,370.