Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $48,520 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $60,380
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $40,230
    50th (median)
    $48,520
    75th
    $58,860
    90th
    $60,380

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,370
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,340
    Light Truck Drivers $42,830
    Bus Drivers, School $53,340
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southern Vermont is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southern Vermont is 0.4% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,230.