Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $46,310 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $30,240
90th percentile $58,630
Employed locally 110
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,240
    25th
    $38,080
    50th (median)
    $46,310
    75th
    $55,560
    90th
    $58,630

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 67% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 33% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $54,320
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $49,770
    Clarksville, TN-KY $49,670
    Jackson, TN $49,150
    Joplin, MO-KS $49,050
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $48,420

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $38,870
    Bus Drivers, School $44,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Wichita, KS is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Wichita, KS is 4.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,240 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,080.