Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Maine
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Maine earn a median of $43,360 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,590; the top 10% earn over $61,950. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Maine
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Maine?
The median is $43,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,590 and the top 10% earn over $61,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.