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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$51,720
Median Annual
$49,390
Total Workforce
94,740
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $82,170 | 960 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,590 | 1,920 |
| #3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $72,270 | 2,210 |
| #4 | Washington | $68,350 | 3,890 |
| #5 | Napa, CA | $67,550 | 100 |
| #6 | Reno, NV | $67,080 | 190 |
| #7 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $66,060 | 950 |
| #8 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $65,950 | 3,560 |
| #9 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $65,490 | 120 |
| #10 | New York | $65,260 | 11,240 |
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