Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Florida
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Florida earn a median of $47,820 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,650
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,350; the top 10% earn over $61,450. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Florida
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Florida?
The median is $47,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,350 and the top 10% earn over $61,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.