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Salary · North Carolina · BLS OEWS May 2024

Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in North Carolina

In North Carolina, recycling and reclamation workers earn a median of $36,080 per year.

Median (North Carolina)
$36,080
Bottom 10%
$28,650
Top 10%
$47,370
Employed in North Carolina
113,330

How North Carolina compares

Refit analysis ·In North Carolina, recycling and reclamation workers earn a median of $36,080 — 7% below the national median of $38,940. Locally the range runs $28,650 to $47,370. About 113,330 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·North Carolina ranks #46 of 53 states for recycling and reclamation workers pay — roughly the 13th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $45,850) by 27%. State employment of about 113,330 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$38,940
US bottom 10%
$30,810
US top 10%
$53,180

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies

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