Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Utah
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Utah earn a median of $42,370 a year, +5% 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
- $42,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,670
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,360; the top 10% earn over $54,790. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43,440 median in Utah
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$60,510 median in Utah
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$65,500 median in Utah
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,940 median in Utah
Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Utah
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Utah?
The median is $42,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,360 and the top 10% earn over $54,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.