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Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Louisiana

Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Louisiana earn a median of $35,340 a year, −12% 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
$35,340
vs. U.S. median
−12% ($40,240)
Rank among states
51 of 51
Jobs in the state
43,730

Pay range in Louisiana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,150; the top 10% earn over $46,890. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.

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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Louisiana

How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Louisiana?

The median is $35,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,150 and the top 10% earn over $46,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Louisiana a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−12% 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