How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Jonesboro?
$35,330a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $16.99 an hour or $2,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.99
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 296 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,520Median: $35,330Highest 10%: $53,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 25th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| Median | $35,330 | $16.99 | |
| 75th | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 90th | $53,060 | $25.51 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Memphis, TN | $44,470 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $41,420 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $40,540 |
| Little Rock, AR | $38,200 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $30,460 |
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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Jonesboro?
The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $16.99 ($35,330 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Jonesboro than the national average?
No: $35,330 against $49,690 nationally, 29% less.
How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $35,640, so Jonesboro pays 1% less.
Where does Jonesboro rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
296 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,060 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.