Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in California
Ranked #4 of 51 · CA
25.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,300 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $64,890
Employment 13,930
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,970P25 $55,420 Median $64,890P75 $75,070P90 $90,370
About 80% of refuse and recyclable material collectorss in California earn between $45,970 and $90,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in California is $66,300, about 25.5% above the U.S. average ($52,820). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $87,430 | $88,030 | 870 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,570 | $76,010 | 2,040 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $73,110 | $70,560 | 320 |
| Napa, CA | $72,450 | $67,510 | 90 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $69,300 | $68,770 | 1,230 |
| Salinas, CA | $69,210 | $62,500 | 90 |
| Merced, CA | $68,530 | $58,590 | 70 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $66,900 | $67,140 | 220 |
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