Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Rhode Island
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Rhode Island earn a median of $41,690 a year, +4% 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
- $41,690
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,760
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,700; the top 10% earn over $58,690. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Rhode Island
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $41,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,700 and the top 10% earn over $58,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.