Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $36,310 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.46
10th percentile $30,330
90th percentile $39,320
Employed locally 50
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,330
    25th
    $31,390
    50th (median)
    $36,310
    75th
    $36,310
    90th
    $39,320

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 62% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 38% 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
    Yuma, AZ $46,490
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,570
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $42,900
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $37,780
    Tucson, AZ $36,850

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,880
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,870
    Light Truck Drivers$44,760
    Driver/Sales Workers$36,100
    Bus Drivers, School$37,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Sierra Vista, AZ is $17.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 24.9% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,330 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,390.