Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $49,130 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $30,640
90th percentile $59,660
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,640
    25th
    $33,600
    50th (median)
    $49,130
    75th
    $59,450
    90th
    $59,660

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 89% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 11% 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
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Washington $71,440
    Salinas, CA $69,210
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $65,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,880
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,530

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,890
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,080
    Light Truck Drivers $37,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,330
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Terre Haute, IN is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Terre Haute, IN is 1.6% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,640 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,600.