Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in District of Columbia
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in District of Columbia earn a median of $55,490 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,810; the top 10% earn over $76,020. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,170 median in District of Columbia
- Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation$89,960 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Light Truck Drivers$49,330 median in District of Columbia
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$45,740 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$74,610 median in District of Columbia
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in District of Columbia
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in District of Columbia?
The median is $55,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,810 and the top 10% earn over $76,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.