Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Flint, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flint, MI

Median annual salary $47,120 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $30,360
90th percentile $73,890
Employed locally 150
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,360
    25th
    $34,320
    50th (median)
    $47,120
    75th
    $73,880
    90th
    $73,890

    Flint economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,673 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 78% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 22% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,880
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $62,830
    Minnesota $61,630
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,590
    Traverse City, MI $60,510
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $60,400

    Related occupations in Flint, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,590
    Light Truck Drivers $39,950
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $76,430
    Driver/Sales Workers $42,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Flint, MI is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Flint, MI is 2.5% 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 Flint?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,360 per year in Flint, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,320.