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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Fayetteville?

$40,540a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $19.49 an hour or $3,378 a month.

Hourly
$19.49
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
243 of 313
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,130Median: $40,540Highest 10%: $56,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,130$14.00
25th$33,680$16.19
Median$40,540$19.49
75th$46,870$22.53
90th$56,080$26.96

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Memphis, TN$44,470
Fort Smith, AR$41,420
Little Rock, AR$38,200
Jonesboro, AR$35,330
Hot Springs, AR$30,460
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Arkansas Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Fayetteville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$100,200
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,180
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,480
Bus Driver$47,120
Crane and Tower Operator$46,430
Driver/Sales Worker$44,760
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,920
Light Truck Driver$41,690
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$38,330
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,110
Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Fayetteville?

The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $19.49 ($40,540 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Fayetteville than the national average?

No: $40,540 against $49,690 nationally, 18% less.

How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $35,640, so Fayetteville pays 14% more.

Where does Fayetteville rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

243 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Fayetteville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,080 or more.

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.