Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in New Jersey
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in New Jersey earn a median of $39,540 a year, −2% 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
- $39,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 97,230
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,350; the top 10% earn over $55,940. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in New Jersey
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in New Jersey?
The median is $39,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,350 and the top 10% earn over $55,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.