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Salary · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in New York

In New York, refuse and recyclable material collectors earn a median of $64,550 per year.

Median (New York)
$64,550
Bottom 10%
$41,250
Top 10%
$84,390
Employed in New York
11,240

How New York compares

Refit analysis ·In New York, refuse and recyclable material collectors earn a median of $64,550 — 34% above the national median of $48,350. Locally the range runs $41,250 to $84,390. About 11,240 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #3 of 52 states for refuse and recyclable material collectors pay — roughly the 96th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $71,440) by 11%. State employment of about 11,240 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$48,350
US bottom 10%
$31,810
US top 10%
$75,200

Skills that move pay in this role

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

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