Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $53,500 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.72
10th percentile $47,270
90th percentile $65,820
Employed locally 410
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,270
    25th
    $52,250
    50th (median)
    $53,500
    75th
    $65,820
    90th
    $65,820

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 51% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 49% 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
    Washington $71,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $60,050
    Michigan $59,290
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $58,940

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,330
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,440
    Light Truck Drivers$43,880
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$69,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Urban Honolulu, HI is $25.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 10.7% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,270 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,250.