Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Nevada
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Nevada earn a median of $61,310 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,030; the top 10% earn over $81,950. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Nevada
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Nevada?
The median is $61,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,030 and the top 10% earn over $81,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.