Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Arizona

Ranked #30 of 51 · AZ

8.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,500 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $46,910
Employment 2,380

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $33,480P25 $34,860 Median $46,910P75 $60,010P90 $73,610

About 80% of refuse and recyclable material collectorss in Arizona earn between $33,480 and $73,610. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Arizona
$48,500
U.S. average
$52,820

The mean refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Arizona is $48,500, about 8.2% below the U.S. average ($52,820). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Arizona

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $48,300 $45,140 140
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,460 $49,520 1,780
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,400 $46,170 60
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $46,160 $43,990 30
Tucson, AZ $38,630 $45,530 190
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $37,320 $38,390 40

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Arizona?

The median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Arizona is $46,910 per year (mean $48,500), and about 80% earn between $33,480 and $73,610.

How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make per hour in Arizona?

Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,500 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Arizona a high-paying state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?

Arizona ranks #30 of 51 states for refuse and recyclable material collectors pay. Its mean salary of $48,500 is about 8.2% below the U.S. average of $52,820.

Which metro areas in Arizona pay refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for refuse and recyclable material collectors are Arizona nonmetropolitan area ($48,300), Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($47,460), Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($46,400), by median annual wage.

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