Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Georgia
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Georgia earn a median of $38,480 a year, −4% 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
- $38,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 137,580
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,100; the top 10% earn over $50,770. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Georgia
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Georgia?
The median is $38,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,100 and the top 10% earn over $50,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.