Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $46,810 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $38,240
90th percentile $51,280
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,240
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $46,810
    75th
    $47,520
    90th
    $51,280

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 63% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 37% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,830
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,790
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,590
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $60,530
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $60,050
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $59,490

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,690
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,120
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,670
    Light Truck Drivers$42,400
    Driver/Sales Workers$36,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Santa Fe, NM is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Santa Fe, NM is 3.2% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,240 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.