Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $47,010 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $37,170
90th percentile $60,700
Employed locally 1,320
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,170
    25th
    $38,720
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $52,180
    90th
    $60,700

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 62% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 38% 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 Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,660
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,140
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,320
    Light Truck Drivers$39,710
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$29,980
    Driver/Sales Workers$34,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Orlando, FL is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Orlando, FL is 2.8% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,170 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,720.