Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $46,490 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $59,230
Employed locally 40
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $46,490
    75th
    $54,250
    90th
    $59,230

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 77% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 23% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,570
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $42,900
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $37,780
    Tucson, AZ $36,850
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,310

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,400
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $36,940
    Light Truck Drivers $44,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Yuma, AZ is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Yuma, AZ is 3.8% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,850.