Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Indiana
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Indiana earn a median of $41,340 a year, +3% 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
- $41,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 103,200
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,040; the top 10% earn over $52,590. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46,400 median in Indiana
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$58,300 median in Indiana
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$40,380 median in Indiana
Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Indiana
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Indiana?
The median is $41,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,040 and the top 10% earn over $52,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.