Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $39,390 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.94
10th percentile $31,150
90th percentile $45,800
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,150
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $39,390
    75th
    $45,200
    90th
    $45,800

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 59% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 41% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Merced, CA $66,690
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,710
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,830
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,790
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,590

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,600
    Light Truck Drivers $41,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Lewiston, ME is $18.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Lewiston, ME is 18.5% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,150 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.