Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Indiana
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Indiana earn a median salary of $55,780 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.4% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 2,140 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $47,330 to $60,940 depending on location.
$55,780
Avg median salary in Indiana
$60,940
Highest paying metro
$47,330
Lowest paying metro
2,140
Employed in Indiana
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inRefuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie, IN | $60,940 | $51,170 | $60,940 | 30 |
| Columbus, IN | $59,980 | $51,140 | $59,980 | 60 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $59,850 | $49,920 | $61,760 | 880 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,410 | $50,980 | $60,930 | 150 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $59,080 | $47,500 | $59,730 | 110 |
| Elkhart, IN | $58,430 | $42,430 | $59,590 | 90 |
| Lafayette, IN | $58,040 | $51,120 | $62,190 | 60 |
| Evansville, IN | $57,720 | $49,610 | $60,850 | 110 |
| Northern Indiana | $50,140 | $47,730 | $61,090 | 220 |
| Central Indiana | $49,310 | $40,990 | $60,820 | 240 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $49,130 | $33,600 | $59,450 | 60 |
| Southern Indiana | $47,330 | $34,970 | $56,040 | 130 |