Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Ohio
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Ohio earn a median of $49,330 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,710
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,840; the top 10% earn over $62,450. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$39,460 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Ohio
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Ohio?
The median is $49,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,840 and the top 10% earn over $62,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.