Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $60,970 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $43,410
90th percentile $71,050
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,410
    25th
    $44,880
    50th (median)
    $60,970
    75th
    $68,430
    90th
    $71,050

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 65% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 35% 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
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $61,520
    Mankato, MN $61,500
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,450
    Light Truck Drivers $49,630
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $40,960
    Driver/Sales Workers $40,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Barnstable Town, MA is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 26.1% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,410 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,880.