Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $45,140 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.70
10th percentile $27,090
90th percentile $60,810
Employed locally 330
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,090
    25th
    $36,630
    50th (median)
    $45,140
    75th
    $51,460
    90th
    $60,810

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 71% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 29% 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
    Napa, CA $70,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $63,410
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $56,860
    Chambersburg, PA $50,410
    Paducah, KY-IL $48,460

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,860
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,410
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,440
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,240
    Light Truck Drivers $42,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Scranton, PA is $21.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Scranton, PA is 6.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $27,090 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,630.