Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $60,400 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.04
10th percentile $38,300
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 200
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,300
    25th
    $48,770
    50th (median)
    $60,400
    75th
    $75,380
    90th
    $75,380

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 85% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 15% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,880
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $62,830
    Minnesota $61,630
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,590
    Traverse City, MI $60,510
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,020

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,480
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,010
    Bus Drivers, School $47,330
    Light Truck Drivers $40,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Lansing, MI is $29.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Lansing, MI is 24.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,300 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,770.