Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $46,830 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $75,460
Employed locally 50
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $46,830
    75th
    $62,790
    90th
    $75,460

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 74% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,670
    Albany, OR $58,890
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $51,490
    Rochester, NY $50,810
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,250
    Light Truck Drivers $39,570
    Bus Drivers, School $47,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Binghamton, NY is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Binghamton, NY is 3.1% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.