Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $50,030 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $60,150
Employed locally 50
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $49,200
    50th (median)
    $50,030
    75th
    $59,720
    90th
    $60,150

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 55% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 45% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,220
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,090
    Light Truck Drivers $46,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Burlington, VT is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Burlington, VT is 3.5% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,200.