Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in California
SOC 53-7081 ยท Transportation and Material Moving
13,930Jobs in California
$66,300Mean annual wage
4th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,970 | $22.10 |
| 25th percentile | $55,420 | $26.64 |
| Median (50th) | $64,890 | $31.20 |
| 75th percentile | $75,070 | $36.09 |
| 90th percentile | $90,370 | $43.45 |
| Mean | $66,300 | $31.87 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are Washington ($71,690), Illinois ($68,310), New York ($67,130); the lowest are South Dakota ($34,810), South Carolina ($35,690), West Virginia ($36,820). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 13,930 | $66,300 | $64,890 |
| Arizona | 2,380 | $48,500 | $46,910 |
| Nevada | 770 | $64,120 | $61,310 |
| Oregon | 2,500 | $62,930 | $63,210 |
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