Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Arizona
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Arizona earn a median of $44,290 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 71,090
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,620; the top 10% earn over $57,810. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Arizona
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Arizona?
The median is $44,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,620 and the top 10% earn over $57,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.