Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Kansas
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Kansas earn a median of $40,250 a year, 0% 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
- $40,250
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,270
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,830; the top 10% earn over $51,030. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Kansas
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Kansas?
The median is $40,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,830 and the top 10% earn over $51,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.