Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Ohio

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Ohio

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Ohio earn a median salary of $46,486 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.9% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 4,590 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $35,080 to $53,340 depending on location.

$46,486 Avg median salary in Ohio
$53,340 Highest paying metro
$35,080 Lowest paying metro
4,590 Employed in Ohio

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      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in Ohio

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Columbus, OH $53,340 $46,300 $60,770 990
      Toledo, OH $53,320 $38,680 $61,360 150
      Cleveland, OH $51,220 $43,130 $60,410 810
      Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,340 $39,850 $58,580 1,180
      Canton, OH $49,020 $43,140 $58,250 130
      Mansfield, OH $48,990 $48,150 $64,660 70
      Youngstown, OH $48,410 $39,540 $57,120 200
      Dayton, OH $48,020 $47,540 $56,790 330
      Akron, OH $46,970 $38,880 $55,970 100
      Lima, OH $44,880 $38,830 $53,660 40
      North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,780 $35,650 $52,070 170
      Southern Ohio $41,580 $31,950 $47,210 160
      West Northwestern Ohio $36,860 $26,610 $47,490 230
      Springfield, OH $35,080 $35,080 $44,200 30

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