Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Toledo, OH

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

Median annual salary $53,320 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.63
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $69,270
Employed locally 150
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $38,680
    50th (median)
    $53,320
    75th
    $61,360
    90th
    $69,270

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 84% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 16% 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
    Cleveland, OH $51,220
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,340
    Canton-Massillon, OH $49,020
    Mansfield, OH $48,990
    Ohio $48,730

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,050
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,680
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,890
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,040
    Light Truck Drivers $43,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Toledo, OH is $25.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Toledo, OH is 10.3% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,680.