Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,820 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.03
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $70,860
Employed locally 30
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $45,820
    75th
    $62,420
    90th
    $70,860

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,650
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,740
    Light Truck Drivers $44,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,830
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Massachusetts is $22.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Massachusetts is 5.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.