Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Louisiana
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Louisiana earn a median of $38,810 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,200
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,840; the top 10% earn over $59,010. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$35,340 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Louisiana
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Louisiana?
The median is $38,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,840 and the top 10% earn over $59,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.