Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Georgia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Georgia

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Georgia earn a median salary of $42,788 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.5% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 4,660 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $31,170 to $49,580 depending on location.

$42,788 Avg median salary in Georgia
$49,580 Highest paying metro
$31,170 Lowest paying metro
4,660 Employed in Georgia

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      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in Georgia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Gainesville, GA $49,580 $42,440 $58,550 100
      Macon, GA $49,020 $36,960 $59,880 70
      Savannah, GA $48,770 $39,840 $55,990 290
      Warner Robins, GA $48,040 $38,980 $50,610 60
      Dalton, GA $47,090 $34,750 $48,010 40
      Athens, GA $46,560 $37,740 $50,350 130
      Albany, GA $45,770 $29,960 $47,540 90
      Valdosta, GA $45,640 $34,430 $63,760 70
      Atlanta, GA $44,730 $36,340 $54,950 2,820
      Augusta, GA-SC $43,300 $33,900 $47,840 210
      South Georgia $37,010 $26,250 $42,910 200
      North Georgia $35,680 $26,640 $43,620 130
      East Georgia $35,360 $18,210 $43,500 40
      Columbus, GA-AL $34,100 $31,900 $40,190 50
      Middle Georgia $31,170 $31,170 $40,280 360

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