Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,580 -14% vs national
Median hourly $19.99
10th percentile $26,060
90th percentile $60,760
Employed locally 160
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,060
    25th
    $31,950
    50th (median)
    $41,580
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $60,760

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,890
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,670
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,170
    Light Truck Drivers $41,590
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $44,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southern Ohio is $19.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southern Ohio is 14% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $26,060 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,950.