Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,340 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $29,010
90th percentile $57,490
Employed locally 190
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,010
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $45,340
    75th
    $50,280
    90th
    $57,490

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,840
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,290
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55,320
    Bus Drivers, School$36,800
    Light Truck Drivers$33,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 6.2% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,010 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.