SOC 53-7081 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors is $48,339 per year ($23.24/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $38,334 and $61,006 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $75,213 per year. There are approximately 139,180 refuse and recyclable material collectors employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.29 | $31,803 |
| P25 | $18.43 | $38,334 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.24 | $48,339 |
| P75 | $29.33 | $61,006 |
| P90 | $36.16 | $75,213 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors is $48,339 per year ($23.24/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $38,334 and $61,006 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors is $75,213 per year ($36.16/hr). The 75th percentile is $61,006 per year.
Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn approximately $31,803 per year ($15.29/hr). The 25th percentile is $38,334 per year.
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