Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors is $29.47 an hour ($61,310 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($49,690). Nevada ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.09 | $48,030 |
| 25% of workers | $24.27 | $50,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.47 | $61,310 |
| 75% of workers | $38.39 | $79,860 |
| 90% of workers | $39.40 | $81,950 |
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | $61,740 | 210 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $61,140 | 380 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for refuse and recyclable material collectors
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 15,500 openings a year (BLS)
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