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

$56,280a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area. That is $27.06 an hour or $4,690 a month.

Hourly
$27.06
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
81 of 313
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,460Median: $56,280Highest 10%: $70,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,460$18.97
25th$44,000$21.15
Median$56,280$27.06
75th$64,080$30.81
90th$70,040$33.67

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

San Jose, CA$87,430
San Francisco, CA$77,570
Santa Rosa, CA$73,110
Napa, CA$72,450
San Diego, CA$69,300
Salinas, CA$69,210
Merced, CA$68,530
Santa Maria, CA$66,900
Fresno, CA$65,950
Sacramento, CA$65,950
San Luis Obispo, CA$64,440
Los Angeles, CA$62,490
Riverside, CA$61,940
Vallejo, CA$61,930
Modesto, CA$60,110
Bakersfield, CA$57,490
Oxnard, CA$55,810
Visalia, CA$46,090
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in California Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Stockton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Crane and Tower Operator$77,130
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$73,970
Motor Vehicle Operator$62,460
Bus Driver$61,570
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,470
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$49,260
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,290
Laborer and Freight$47,330
Conveyor Operator and Tender$47,290
Light Truck Driver$46,570
Salaries for every job in Stockton, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area is $27.06 ($56,280 a year).

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

Yes: $56,280 against $49,690 nationally, 13% more.

How does Stockton compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $64,890, so Stockton pays 13% less.

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

81 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,040 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.