Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in the United States
$33,590
10th
$39,080
25th
$49,690
Median
$62,020
75th
$75,900
90th
National median
$49,690
2025 OEWS
Mean
$52,820
Hourly median
$23.89
Employment
147,240
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $87,430 | 870 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,570 | 2,040 |
| Chicago, IL | $77,470 | 3,330 |
| Olympia, WA | $76,340 | 130 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,440 | 750 |
| Seattle, WA | $75,090 | 2,100 |
| IL | $75,050 | 4,910 |
| WA | $74,620 | 3,750 |
| Kennewick, WA | $74,180 | 90 |
| Bremerton, WA | $73,770 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $73,110 | 320 |
| Napa, CA | $72,450 | 90 |
| San Diego, CA | $69,300 | 1,230 |
| Salinas, CA | $69,210 | 90 |
| Merced, CA | $68,530 | 70 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $66,900 | 220 |
| Boulder, CO | $66,610 | 110 |
| Spokane, WA | $66,230 | 330 |
| Sacramento, CA | $65,950 | 910 |
| Fresno, CA | $65,950 | 390 |
| Portland, OR | $65,920 | 1,500 |
| New York, NY | $65,310 | 13,310 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $65,270 | 60 |
| NY | $64,950 | 11,630 |
| CA | $64,890 | 13,930 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.