Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #27 of 51 · PA
6.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,400 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $48,240
Employment 6,220
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $37,440 Median $48,240P75 $61,960P90 $66,660
About 80% of refuse and recyclable material collectorss in Pennsylvania earn between $31,200 and $66,660. 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 Pennsylvania is $49,400, about 6.5% below the U.S. average ($52,820). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,730 | $55,700 | 2,610 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59,380 | $53,930 | 110 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $58,680 | $56,110 | 140 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $51,610 | $50,790 | 480 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,730 | $48,030 | 1,220 |
| State College, PA | $48,940 | $50,360 | 80 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $47,040 | $47,420 | 150 |
| Erie, PA | $46,380 | $45,840 | 170 |
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