Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $49,020 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $60,320
Employed locally 130
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $43,140
    50th (median)
    $49,020
    75th
    $58,250
    90th
    $60,320

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 75% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 25% 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
    Columbus, OH $53,340
    Toledo, OH $53,320
    Cleveland, OH $51,220
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,340
    Mansfield, OH $48,990
    Ohio $48,730

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,640
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,590
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $38,970
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Canton, OH is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Canton, OH is 1.4% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,140.