Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $46,380 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $37,430
90th percentile $59,720
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,430
    25th
    $41,280
    50th (median)
    $46,380
    75th
    $56,330
    90th
    $59,720

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 70% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 30% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,640
    Light Truck Drivers $44,380
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Punta Gorda, FL is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 4.1% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,430 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,280.