Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in United States
The median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary is $49,690 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary by region
Pay trend
Up 10.5% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary FAQs
What is the average Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in United States?
The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in United States is $49,690 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of refuse and recyclable material collectorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $33,590 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $75,900 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $49,690.
Do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is among the highest at $77,470, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.