Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $47,120 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $57,210
Employed locally 310
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,330
    50th (median)
    $47,120
    75th
    $49,360
    90th
    $57,210

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 67% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 33% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $50,740
    Clarksville, TN-KY $49,670
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,340
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,460
    Elizabethtown, KY $47,080
    Bowling Green, KY $37,010

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,490
    Light Truck Drivers $42,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Lexington, KY is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Lexington, KY is 2.5% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,330.