Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Arizona
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Arizona earn a median of $46,910 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,380
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,480; the top 10% earn over $73,610. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,080 median in Arizona
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47,670 median in Arizona
- Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation$62,250 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
- Light Truck Drivers$45,140 median in Arizona
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$49,070 median in Arizona
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$44,290 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Arizona
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Arizona?
The median is $46,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,480 and the top 10% earn over $73,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.