Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $40,490 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $29,760
90th percentile $54,780
Employed locally 210
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,760
    25th
    $33,670
    50th (median)
    $40,490
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $54,780

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 66% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 34% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,650
    Hattiesburg, MS $36,820
    Jackson, MS $36,070
    Williamsport, PA $34,140

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,080
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,330
    Light Truck Drivers $46,110
    Bus Drivers, School $36,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Gulfport, MS is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Gulfport, MS is 16.3% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,760 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,670.