How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Arkansas?
$35,640a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Arkansas. That is $17.13 an hour or $2,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.13
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,590Median: $35,640Highest 10%: $51,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,590 | $12.78 | |
| 25th | $29,320 | $14.10 | |
| Median | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| 75th | $41,420 | $19.91 | |
| 90th | $51,570 | $24.79 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $44,470 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $41,420 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $40,540 |
| Little Rock, AR | $38,200 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,890 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $35,330 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $30,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 46. Louisiana | $38,810 |
| 47. Connecticut | $38,220 |
| 48. West Virginia | $35,840 |
| 49. Arkansas | $35,640 |
| 50. South Carolina | $34,880 |
| 51. South Dakota | $32,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $17.13 ($35,640 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $35,640 against $49,690 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Arkansas ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $44,470 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.