Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $48,220 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $64,140
Employed locally 2,530
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $39,420
    50th (median)
    $48,220
    75th
    $58,070
    90th
    $64,140

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 66% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 34% 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
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $52,060
    Sebring, FL $50,350
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,060
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,620
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,230
    Flint, MI $47,120

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,710
    Light Truck Drivers $41,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Miami, FL is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Miami, FL is 0.3% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,420.