Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Deltona, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL

Median annual salary $38,930 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.72
10th percentile $28,880
90th percentile $58,520
Employed locally 270
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,880
    25th
    $34,390
    50th (median)
    $38,930
    75th
    $50,420
    90th
    $58,520

    Deltona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 58% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 42% 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
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $52,060
    Sebring, FL $50,350
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,220
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,060
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,620
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,230

    Related occupations in Deltona, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,530
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,460
    Light Truck Drivers $37,690
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,560
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Deltona, FL is $18.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Deltona, FL is 19.5% 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 Deltona?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $28,880 per year in Deltona, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,390.