Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $49,580 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.84
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $58,550
Employed locally 100
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $42,440
    50th (median)
    $49,580
    75th
    $58,550
    90th
    $58,550

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 64% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 36% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,030
    Michigan $59,290
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $49,020
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,000
    Savannah, GA $48,770
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,680

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,530
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,450
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,830
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,100
    Light Truck Drivers $39,190
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Gainesville, GA is $23.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Gainesville, GA is 2.5% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,440.