Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $44,560 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.42
10th percentile $29,410
90th percentile $59,790
Employed locally 110
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,410
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $44,560
    75th
    $47,730
    90th
    $59,790

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 61% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 39% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,390
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,880
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,760
    Light Truck Drivers $39,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,310
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Pensacola, FL is $21.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Pensacola, FL is 7.8% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,410 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.