Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $35,260 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $62,930
Employed locally 170
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $34,960
    50th (median)
    $35,260
    75th
    $47,640
    90th
    $62,930

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 57% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 43% 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
    Napa, CA $70,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $63,410
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $56,860
    Chambersburg, PA $50,410
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,460

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,280
    Light Truck Drivers $37,660
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Erie, PA is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Erie, PA is 27.1% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,960.