Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $44,260 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.28
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $57,180
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $40,020
    50th (median)
    $44,260
    75th
    $57,180
    90th
    $57,180

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 76% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 24% 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
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $52,060
    Sebring, FL $50,350
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,220
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,060
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,620
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,230

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,570
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,770
    Light Truck Drivers$45,700
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$26,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Ocala, FL is $21.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Ocala, FL is 8.5% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,020.