Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $61,520 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.58
10th percentile $40,030
90th percentile $63,300
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,030
    25th
    $50,490
    50th (median)
    $61,520
    75th
    $63,160
    90th
    $63,300

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 71% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    Yakima, WA $63,300
    Mankato, MN $61,500
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350
    Barnstable Town, MA $60,970

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,030
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,120
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,990
    Light Truck Drivers $38,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Amherst Town, MA is $29.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.12 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Amherst Town, MA is 27.2% above the national median of $48,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,030 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,490.