The median annual wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Anchorage, AK is $35,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,290.
Pay spans roughly $31,060 at the 10th percentile to $78,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.22 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as refuse and recyclable material collectors in Anchorage, AK.
| Median (annual) | $35,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.22 |
| 10th percentile | $31,060 |
| 90th percentile | $78,860 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.