Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Ohio
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Ohio earn a median of $39,460 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
- $39,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 108,830
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,650; the top 10% earn over $50,760. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Ohio
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Ohio?
The median is $39,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,650 and the top 10% earn over $50,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.