Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,140 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $31,500
90th percentile $61,500
Employed locally 220
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,500
    25th
    $47,730
    50th (median)
    $50,140
    75th
    $61,090
    90th
    $61,500

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,050
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,960
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$41,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,150
    Light Truck Drivers$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northern Indiana is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northern Indiana is 3.7% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,500 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,730.