Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $58,260 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.01
10th percentile $39,680
90th percentile $89,010
Employed locally 220
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,680
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $58,260
    75th
    $61,460
    90th
    $89,010

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 66% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 34% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,140
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$57,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers$41,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,250
    Light Truck Drivers$44,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Stockton, CA is $28.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Stockton, CA is 20.5% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,680 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,030.