Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $44,880 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $56,850
Employed locally 40
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $53,660
    90th
    $56,850

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 72% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 28% 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
    Columbus, OH $53,340
    Toledo, OH $53,320
    Cleveland, OH $51,220
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,340
    Canton-Massillon, OH $49,020
    Mansfield, OH $48,990

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,070
    Light Truck Drivers $40,240
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Lima, OH is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Lima, OH is 7.2% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.