Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $37,340–$59,380
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #84 of 145
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $47,840 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,950 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $49,690 and 2% above the GA statewide median of $46,960. It ranks #84 of 145 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,950 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in other GA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $48,770 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $31,950 |
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Questions
What is the average Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $47,840 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,950 jobs pay between $37,340 and $59,380. The 10th percentile is $35,750 and the 90th is $60,810.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $49,690 and 2% above the GA statewide median of $46,960. It ranks #84 of 145 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make an hour in Atlanta?
About $23.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $47,840 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.95–$28.55 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.