Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Nebraska
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Nebraska earn a median of $42,910 a year, +7% 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
- $42,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,870
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,320; the top 10% earn over $53,160. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$52,800 median in Nebraska
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$43,230 median in Nebraska
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,010 median in Nebraska
Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Nebraska
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Nebraska?
The median is $42,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,320 and the top 10% earn over $53,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.