Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Maryland
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Maryland earn a median of $41,600 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
- $41,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,710
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,280; the top 10% earn over $55,710. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Maryland
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Maryland?
The median is $41,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,280 and the top 10% earn over $55,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.