Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Michigan
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Michigan earn a median of $38,860 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
- $38,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 79,410
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,220; the top 10% earn over $52,080. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Michigan
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Michigan?
The median is $38,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,220 and the top 10% earn over $52,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.