Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Maine
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Maine earn a median of $42,640 a year, +6% 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
- $42,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,120
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,550; the top 10% earn over $55,230. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
States ranked near Maine
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- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,970 median in Maine
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- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$43,960 median in Maine
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,720 median in Maine
Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Maine
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Maine?
The median is $42,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,550 and the top 10% earn over $55,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.