Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $61,270 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $75,600
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $61,270
    75th
    $64,370
    90th
    $75,600

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 61% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 39% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,910
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,200
    Light Truck Drivers $46,560
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,010
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Vallejo, CA is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Vallejo, CA is 26.7% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.