Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Massachusetts
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Massachusetts earn a median of $44,920 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
- $44,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,700
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,470; the top 10% earn over $58,270. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Massachusetts
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $44,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,470 and the top 10% earn over $58,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.