Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $44,730 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $33,360
90th percentile $60,970
Employed locally 2,820
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,360
    25th
    $36,340
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $54,950
    90th
    $60,970

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 52% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 48% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,030
    Michigan $59,290
    Gainesville, GA $49,580
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $49,020
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,000
    Savannah, GA $48,770

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,220
    Light Truck Drivers $44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Atlanta, GA is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Atlanta, GA is 7.5% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,360 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,340.