Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in New York
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in New York earn a median of $44,630 a year, +11% 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
- $44,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 100,950
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,360; the top 10% earn over $59,330. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
States ranked near New York
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in New York
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in New York?
The median is $44,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,360 and the top 10% earn over $59,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.