Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $46,640 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $28,180
90th percentile $73,820
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,180
    25th
    $33,660
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $59,180
    90th
    $73,820

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 73% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 27% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,880
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $62,830
    Minnesota $61,630
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,590
    Traverse City, MI $60,510
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $60,400

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,960
    Light Truck Drivers $28,900
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,250
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Muskegon, MI is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Muskegon, MI is 3.5% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $28,180 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,660.