Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #44 of 51 · KY
19.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,710 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $43,100
Employment 1,580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,610P25 $34,710 Median $43,100P75 $48,870P90 $56,170
About 80% of refuse and recyclable material collectorss in Kentucky earn between $29,610 and $56,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Kentucky is $42,710, about 19.1% below the U.S. average ($52,820). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $51,080 | $51,200 | 500 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $48,460 | $48,130 | 40 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $48,140 | $44,360 | 270 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $47,700 | $43,670 | 50 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $36,810 | $41,080 | 70 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,260 | $37,030 | 180 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,130 | $38,040 | 200 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,060 | $37,230 | 140 |
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