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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,910
Median Annual Salary
▲
+18.3% vs 2024
$48,500
Mean Salary
$46,910
Median Salary
$22.55
Hourly Rate
2,380 people work as Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona earn a median salary of $46,910 per year ($3,909/month).
This is 7.2% below the national average of $50,528.
Arizona ranks #32 out of 51 states for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay.
Approximately 2,380 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 18.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Active Listening
2.88
Speaking
2.88
Critical Thinking
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.22
English Language
2.8
Transportation
2.6
Customer and Personal Service
2.55
Public Safety and Security
2.55
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(81.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona
Salaries for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona range from $33,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,610 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,860 and $60,010.
Median $46,910
P10: $33,480P25: $34,860P75: $60,010P90: $73,610
10th
$33,480
25th
$34,860
Median
$46,910
75th
$60,010
90th
$73,610
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,480
$16.10
$2,790
25th Percentile
$34,860
$16.76
$2,905
Median (50th)
$46,910
$22.55
$3,909
75th Percentile
$60,010
$28.85
$5,000
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,610
$35.39
$6,134
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,500 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#32
Arizona ranks #32 of 51 states
$50,528
National avg. for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona is $46,910 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,500.
What is the salary range for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona?
Salaries for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona range from $33,480 at the 10th percentile to $73,610 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,860 and $60,010.
What is the starting salary for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona?
Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors positions in Arizona typically start around $33,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,860 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,380 people are employed as Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona is approximately $22.55 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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