How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Arizona?
$46,910a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Arizona. That is $22.55 an hour or $3,909 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.55
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,480Median: $46,910Highest 10%: $73,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,480 | $16.10 | |
| 25th | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| Median | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| 75th | $60,010 | $28.85 | |
| 90th | $73,610 | $35.39 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $47,460 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $46,400 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $46,160 |
| Tucson, AZ | $38,630 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $37,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 29. Florida | $47,820 |
| 30. New Mexico | $47,660 |
| 31. Georgia | $46,960 |
| 32. Arizona | $46,910 |
| 33. New Hampshire | $46,580 |
| 34. Virginia | $46,530 |
| 35. Texas | $46,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $22.55 ($46,910 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $46,910 against $49,690 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Arizona rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Arizona ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $47,460 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.