Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors is $22.92 an hour ($47,660 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($49,690). New Mexico ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for refuse and recyclable material collectors in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.76 | $34,870 |
| 25% of workers | $20.13 | $41,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.92 | $47,660 |
| 75% of workers | $24.10 | $50,140 |
| 90% of workers | $29.34 | $61,040 |
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $47,660 | 60 |
| Albuquerque | $45,960 | 350 |
| Las Cruces | $36,640 | 40 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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|---|---|
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