Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $36,820 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $27,800
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,800
    25th
    $30,570
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $45,760

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 62% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 38% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $40,490
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,650
    Jackson, MS $36,070
    Williamsport, PA $34,140

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$32,670
    Light Truck Drivers$34,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$51,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$33,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Hattiesburg, MS is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 23.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $27,800 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,570.