Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in New York
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in New York earn a median of $64,950 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,630
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,740; the top 10% earn over $86,720. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in New York
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in New York?
The median is $64,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,740 and the top 10% earn over $86,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+31% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.