Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $49,020 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $29,280
90th percentile $59,880
Employed locally 70
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,280
    25th
    $36,960
    50th (median)
    $49,020
    75th
    $59,880
    90th
    $59,880

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 84% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 16% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,030
    Michigan $59,290
    Gainesville, GA $49,580
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,000
    Savannah, GA $48,770
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,680

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,030
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,770
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,100
    Light Truck Drivers $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Macon, GA is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Macon, GA is 1.4% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,280 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,960.