Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Savannah, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Savannah, GA

Median annual salary $48,770 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.45
10th percentile $37,660
90th percentile $60,360
Employed locally 290
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,660
    25th
    $39,840
    50th (median)
    $48,770
    75th
    $55,990
    90th
    $60,360

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 65% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 35% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,030
    Michigan $59,290
    Gainesville, GA $49,580
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $49,020
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,000
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,680

    Related occupations in Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,290
    Light Truck Drivers $45,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Savannah, GA is $23.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Savannah, GA is 0.9% above 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,660 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,840.