Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Mississippi
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Mississippi earn a median of $39,170 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,420; the top 10% earn over $58,340. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Mississippi
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Mississippi?
The median is $39,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,420 and the top 10% earn over $58,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.