The average salary for a refuse and recyclable material collector in the United States is $47,810, but the range typically falls between $36,100 and $58,360. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.99, with a range between $17.36 and $28.06.
There are approximately 135,430 people employed as a refuse and recyclable material collector in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of refuse and recyclable material collectors.The state with the best pay for a refuse and recyclable material collector is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $64,040, while South Dakota has the lowest average annual salary of $33,090.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,050 | $14.45 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,100 | $17.36 |
| Median | $45,760 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,360 | $28.06 |
| 90th Percentile | $67,970 | $32.68 |
The salary of a refuse and recyclable material collector can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a refuse and recyclable material collector in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for refuse and recyclable material collectors are Illinois, Washington, Massachusetts, Oregon, California while the worst states are South Dakota, West Virginia, Alabama, Virginia, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,810 | $35,160 | $48,210 |
| Alaska | $29,810 | $48,530 | $80,170 |
| Arizona | $32,050 | $40,210 | $59,750 |
| Arkansas | $27,680 | $35,400 | $48,110 |
| California | $38,140 | $60,920 | $87,240 |
| Colorado | $35,670 | $55,730 | $73,830 |
| Connecticut | $35,960 | $49,680 | $66,270 |
| Delaware | $24,840 | $42,730 | $58,030 |
| District of Columbia | $39,810 | $51,540 | $69,620 |
| Florida | $31,780 | $43,720 | $57,750 |
| Georgia | $29,880 | $47,370 | $59,690 |
| Hawaii | $47,000 | $56,500 | $69,160 |
| Idaho | $33,530 | $47,580 | $58,410 |
| Illinois | $37,540 | $64,040 | $81,420 |
| Indiana | $30,280 | $46,280 | $62,730 |
| Iowa | $35,910 | $47,240 | $62,710 |
| Kansas | $27,210 | $39,150 | $53,560 |
| Kentucky | $23,640 | $38,150 | $50,940 |
| Louisiana | $23,420 | $35,620 | $47,210 |
| Maine | $31,480 | $40,860 | $47,230 |
| Maryland | $31,870 | $41,200 | $54,750 |
| Massachusetts | $37,710 | $55,380 | $63,370 |
| Michigan | $36,920 | $50,790 | $61,330 |
| Minnesota | $34,890 | $53,670 | $66,290 |
| Mississippi | $27,060 | $36,030 | $48,040 |
| Missouri | $30,090 | $44,140 | $59,600 |
| Montana | $36,870 | $48,750 | $56,850 |
| Nebraska | $28,600 | $41,760 | $62,290 |
| Nevada | $32,170 | $55,260 | $66,650 |
| New Hampshire | $31,200 | $41,090 | $54,430 |
| New Jersey | $33,140 | $50,950 | $67,720 |
| New Mexico | $33,730 | $45,260 | $55,260 |
| New York | $32,020 | $60,480 | $91,980 |
| North Carolina | $22,950 | $38,810 | $52,860 |
| North Dakota | $30,620 | $47,590 | $61,660 |
| Ohio | $32,650 | $47,160 | $61,990 |
| Oklahoma | $28,300 | $39,420 | $54,190 |
| Oregon | $48,190 | $58,200 | $64,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,310 | $46,490 | $63,470 |
| Rhode Island | $32,020 | $49,190 | $68,480 |
| South Carolina | $20,530 | $36,180 | $47,850 |
| South Dakota | $25,460 | $33,090 | $44,450 |
| Tennessee | $20,840 | $35,050 | $48,660 |
| Texas | $30,170 | $41,170 | $51,370 |
| Utah | $40,920 | $51,050 | $59,210 |
| Vermont | $31,700 | $44,760 | $57,350 |
| Virginia | $25,680 | $35,840 | $49,080 |
| Washington | $40,050 | $63,740 | $78,760 |
| West Virginia | $22,020 | $33,140 | $46,210 |
| Wisconsin | $31,890 | $52,510 | $63,430 |
| Wyoming | $28,800 | $43,430 | $53,680 |
Even between cities, the salary of a refuse and recyclable material collector can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for refuse and recyclable material collectors is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $76,490.The city with the lowest average salary for refuse and recyclable material collectors is Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, SC with an average salary of $24,610.
Areas with highest average salaries for refuse and recyclable material collectors
Areas with lowest average salaries for refuse and recyclable material collectors
The number of refuse and recyclable material collectors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of refuse and recyclable material collectors has increased by 14,580. On average, the number of refuse and recyclable material collectors has been increasing by 3.0% each year. The salary of refuse and recyclable material collectors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of refuse and recyclable material collectors has increased by $5,190. On average, the salary of refuse and recyclable material collectors has been increasing by 3.0% each year.
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