Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $47,290 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $33,220
90th percentile $57,530
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,220
    25th
    $39,390
    50th (median)
    $47,290
    75th
    $51,620
    90th
    $57,530

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 65% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 35% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,630
    Light Truck Drivers $41,280
    Bus Drivers, School $35,480
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in State College, PA is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in State College, PA is 2.2% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,220 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,390.