Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Pennsylvania
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Pennsylvania earn a median of $48,240 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,220
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $66,660. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Pennsylvania
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $48,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $66,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.