Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Missouri
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Missouri earn a median of $39,080 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
- $39,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,050
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,380; the top 10% earn over $52,520. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46,380 median in Missouri
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$55,480 median in Missouri
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$38,340 median in Missouri
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,080 median in Missouri
Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Missouri
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Missouri?
The median is $39,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,380 and the top 10% earn over $52,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.