Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • New York
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in New York earn a median salary of $47,799 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.1% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 14,580 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $37,980 to $63,670 depending on location.
$47,799
Avg median salary in New York
$63,670
Highest paying metro
$37,980
Lowest paying metro
14,580
Employed in New York
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inRefuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $63,670 | $45,710 | $83,990 | 13,230 |
| Watertown, NY | $51,490 | $45,430 | $62,670 | 30 |
| Rochester, NY | $50,810 | $38,430 | $72,060 | 170 |
| Albany, NY | $50,360 | $44,910 | $59,320 | 200 |
| Ithaca, NY | $49,820 | $40,080 | $56,470 | 40 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $49,660 | $38,390 | $56,030 | 60 |
| Southwest New York | $48,090 | $37,210 | $56,810 | 110 |
| Buffalo, NY | $47,930 | $37,600 | $56,170 | 240 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,830 | $36,830 | $62,790 | 50 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,150 | $40,780 | $56,750 | 150 |
| Syracuse, NY | $41,250 | $35,030 | $49,280 | 160 |
| Utica, NY | $39,350 | $36,520 | $47,720 | 60 |
| Central East New York | $37,980 | $37,710 | $52,000 | 80 |