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Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in District of Columbia

Recycling and Reclamation Workers in District of Columbia earn a median of $45,740 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$45,740
vs. U.S. median
+14% ($40,240)
Rank among states
3 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,200

Pay range in District of Columbia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,550; the top 10% earn over $62,390. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.

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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in District of Columbia

How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in District of Columbia?

The median is $45,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,550 and the top 10% earn over $62,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is District of Columbia a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses