Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Massachusetts
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Massachusetts earn a median of $50,310 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,180; the top 10% earn over $73,090. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Massachusetts
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Massachusetts?
The median is $50,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,180 and the top 10% earn over $73,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.