Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $42,480 a year, +6% 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
- $42,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 131,050
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240; the top 10% earn over $56,280. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $42,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240 and the top 10% earn over $56,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.