Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $57,270 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.53
10th percentile $37,070
90th percentile $85,430
Employed locally 30
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,070
    25th
    $44,530
    50th (median)
    $57,270
    75th
    $73,520
    90th
    $85,430

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 91% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 9% 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,140
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,690
    Light Truck Drivers $37,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,880
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Niles, MI is $27.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Niles, MI is 18.4% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,070 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,530.