Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $39,350 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $59,600
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,520
    50th (median)
    $39,350
    75th
    $47,720
    90th
    $59,600

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 57% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 43% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,670
    Albany, OR $58,890
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $51,490
    Rochester, NY $50,810
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,360

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,530
    Light Truck Drivers$39,360
    Bus Drivers, School$48,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Utica, NY is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Utica, NY is 18.6% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,520.