Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Nevada
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Nevada earn a median of $39,350 a year, −2% 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
- $39,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,850
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,380; the top 10% earn over $56,690. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
States ranked near Nevada
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- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$45,320 median in Nevada
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,460 median in Nevada
Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Nevada
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Nevada?
The median is $39,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,380 and the top 10% earn over $56,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.