SOC 53-7081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — Balance of Nevada
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
In Balance of Nevada, NV the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors is $61,600 a year, which is 24.0% higher than the national figure of $49,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Balance of Nevada, NV the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors is $61,600 a year, which is 24.0% higher than the national figure of $49,690. Half of workers earn between $55,550 and $79,700. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,750 and the ninetieth at $79,910.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Reno leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,740. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 160th of 327 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,750 | −7.9% |
| 25th | $55,550 | +11.8% |
| Median (50th) | $61,600 | +24.0% |
| 75th | $79,700 | +60.4% |
| 90th | $79,910 | +60.8% |
| Mean | $63,770 | +28.3% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Balance of Nevada sit close to the national average, so $61,600 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$61,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,600US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,600 a year, 24.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,750 to $79,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $61,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Balance of Nevada, NV?
The median annual wage is $61,600, or $29.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,690, so pay in Balance of Nevada, NV is 24.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Balance of Nevada, NV earns more than $79,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $61,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Balance of Nevada, NV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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