Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $73,110 +51.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.15
10th percentile $48,540
90th percentile $98,110
Employed locally 320
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,540
    25th
    $62,610
    50th (median)
    $73,110
    75th
    $75,470
    90th
    $98,110

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 71% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380
    Washington $71,440

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380
    Napa, CA $70,690
    Salinas, CA $69,210
    Merced, CA $66,690
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,530

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,480
    Light Truck Drivers $46,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Santa Rosa, CA is $35.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 51.2% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,540 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,610.