Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Michigan
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Michigan earn a median of $51,030 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,020
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,150; the top 10% earn over $76,360. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Michigan
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Michigan?
The median is $51,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,150 and the top 10% earn over $76,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.