Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $36,850 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $56,060
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $44,300
    90th
    $56,060

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,310

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,710
    Light Truck Drivers$46,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,250
    Driver/Sales Workers$31,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Tucson, AZ is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Tucson, AZ is 23.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.