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Garbage Collector Salary in Arizona (2026)
$22.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,102/year ($3,258/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 32nd of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 2,380 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $46,910 a year — though pay ranges from $33,480 for newcomers to $73,610 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,380 Garbage Collector jobs in Arizona (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Garbage Collector salary of $46,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,102 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $46,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,449 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,589 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$770 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,102 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,258 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Arizona?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Arizona is $46,910 per year ($22.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,860 and $60,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $46,910, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $39,102 per year ($3,258 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 2,380 Garbage Collector jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.