Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Florida
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Florida earn a median of $38,160 a year, −5% 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
- $38,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 164,400
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,960; the top 10% earn over $48,870. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Florida
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Florida?
The median is $38,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,960 and the top 10% earn over $48,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.