Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Missouri
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Missouri earn a median of $50,010 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,760; the top 10% earn over $71,270. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Missouri
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Missouri?
The median is $50,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,760 and the top 10% earn over $71,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.