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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in New York
Ranked #3 of 51 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of refuse and recyclable material collectorss in New York earn between $42,740 and $86,720. 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 New York is $67,130, about 27.1% above the U.S. average ($52,820). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65,310 | $66,040 | 13,310 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $58,320 | $52,720 | 190 |
| Rochester, NY | $56,080 | $54,680 | 200 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $52,340 | $50,560 | 320 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $51,490 | $50,430 | 30 |
| Ithaca, NY | $51,320 | $51,640 | 50 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $51,070 | $51,840 | 70 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $50,510 | $48,930 | 130 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in New York?
The median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in New York is $64,950 per year (mean $67,130), and about 80% earn between $42,740 and $86,720.
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make per hour in New York?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,130 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
New York ranks #3 of 51 states for refuse and recyclable material collectors pay. Its mean salary of $67,130 is about 27.1% above the U.S. average of $52,820.
Which metro areas in New York pay refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for refuse and recyclable material collectors are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($65,310), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($58,320), Rochester, NY ($56,080), by median annual wage.
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