Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $48,020 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $62,770
Employed locally 330
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $47,540
    50th (median)
    $48,020
    75th
    $56,790
    90th
    $62,770

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 69% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 31% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $49,020
    Mansfield, OH $48,990

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,610
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,730
    Light Truck Drivers$42,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Dayton, OH is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Dayton, OH is 0.7% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,540.