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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Rhode Island

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Rhode Island earn a median of $55,970 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$55,970
vs. U.S. median
+13% ($49,690)
Rank among states
15 of 51
Jobs in the state
470

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,810; the top 10% earn over $61,370. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.

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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Rhode Island

How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Rhode Island?

The median is $55,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,810 and the top 10% earn over $61,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Rhode Island a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?

On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses