Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $56,860 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.34
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $64,100
Employed locally 130
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $56,860
    75th
    $64,100
    90th
    $64,100

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 72% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 28% 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
    Chambersburg, PA $50,410
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,460
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,220

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,890
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,340
    Light Truck Drivers$45,510
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Harrisburg, PA is $27.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Harrisburg, PA is 17.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.