Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Springfield, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, OH

Median annual salary $35,080 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.87
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $45,250
Employed locally 30
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $35,080
    50th (median)
    $35,080
    75th
    $44,200
    90th
    $45,250

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,846 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 58% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 42% 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
    Columbus, OH $53,340
    Toledo, OH $53,320
    Cleveland, OH $51,220
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,340
    Canton-Massillon, OH $49,020
    Mansfield, OH $48,990

    Related occupations in Springfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,180
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,320
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,360
    Light Truck Drivers $38,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Springfield, OH is $16.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Springfield, OH is 27.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Springfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,080.