Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,300 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.34
10th percentile $31,720
90th percentile $56,600
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,720
    25th
    $34,320
    50th (median)
    $42,300
    75th
    $43,970
    90th
    $56,600

    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 Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,150
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,880
    Light Truck Drivers $38,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northeast Maine is $20.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northeast Maine is 12.5% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,720 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,320.