Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary
in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
- Middle 50%
- $44,960–$58,110
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #87 of 145
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro earn a median of $47,490 a year, based on BLS estimates for 350 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $49,690 and 1% below the FL statewide median of $47,820. It ranks #87 of 145 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE350 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in other FL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $49,770 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $48,920 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $48,760 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $48,150 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $47,700 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $47,620 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $47,230 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $47,040 |
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What is the average Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in North Port?
The BLS median is $47,490 a year (May 2025). Half of the 350 jobs pay between $44,960 and $58,110. The 10th percentile is $37,360 and the 90th is $60,280.
Is North Port a high-paying metro for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $49,690 and 1% below the FL statewide median of $47,820. It ranks #87 of 145 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make an hour in North Port?
About $22.83 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $47,490 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.62–$27.94 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.