Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Mississippi
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Mississippi earn a median of $36,400 a year, −10% 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
- $36,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,750
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,740; the top 10% earn over $47,280. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Mississippi
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Mississippi?
The median is $36,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,740 and the top 10% earn over $47,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.