SOC 53-7081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — Visalia
Visalia, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $46,090, median pay for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Visalia, CA tracks the national median of $49,690 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,090, median pay for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Visalia, CA tracks the national median of $49,690 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,970 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,630 to $62,970.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.03 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $87,430. Of the 365 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 265th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,570 | −22.4% |
| 25th | $44,630 | −10.2% |
| Median (50th) | $46,090 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $62,970 | +26.7% |
| 90th | $62,970 | +26.7% |
| Mean | $51,550 | +3.7% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $87,430 | 870 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $77,570 | 2,040 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $73,110 | 320 | |
| 4 | Napa | $72,450 | 90 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $69,300 | 1,230 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $69,210 | 90 | |
| 7 | Merced | $68,530 | 70 | |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $66,900 | 220 | |
| 9 | Fresno | $65,950 | 390 | |
| 10 | Sacramento | $65,950 | 910 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Visalia run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $46,090 buys what $41,635 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,635US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,090 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,570 to $62,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $87,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Visalia, CA?
The median annual wage is $46,090, or $22.16 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 Visalia, CA is 7.2% lower. 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 Visalia, CA earns more than $62,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,570 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 San Jose, at $87,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Visalia, CA. 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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