Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Maryland: $48,500 Average

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Average base salary, Maryland

$48,500 / year

≈ $4,050 per month · $23.32 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Maryland · median $43,500

25th percentile
$39,500Average
$48,50075th percentile
$53,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary by state

Alabama$47,000

Alaska$53,500

Arizona$50,000

Arkansas$38,500

California$68,500

Colorado$60,000

Connecticut$46,500

Delaware$60,000

District of Columbia$58,000

Florida$50,500

Georgia$48,000

Hawaii$55,500

Idaho$53,000

Illinois$70,500

Indiana$57,000

Iowa$53,000

Kansas$44,500

Kentucky$44,000

Louisiana$43,500

Maine$46,500

Maryland$48,500

Massachusetts$56,000

Michigan$54,000

Minnesota$62,000

Mississippi$44,000

Missouri$52,000

Montana$52,000

Nebraska$50,500

Nevada$66,500

New Hampshire$49,000

New Jersey$56,000

New Mexico$48,500

New York$69,500

North Carolina$44,000

North Dakota$58,000

Ohio$51,500

Oklahoma$45,000

Oregon$65,000

Pennsylvania$51,000

Rhode Island$55,000

South Carolina$37,000

South Dakota$36,000

Tennessee$46,000

Texas$46,500

Utah$58,500

Vermont$56,000

Virginia$47,500

Washington$74,000

West Virginia$38,000

Wisconsin$57,000

Wyoming$49,000

About this role

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors is a professional role in the Transportation and Material Moving job family, focused on Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectorss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.
Fill out defective equipment reports.

Top skills: Operations Monitoring Operation and Control Speaking Active Listening Equipment Maintenance Critical Thinking

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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary by industry

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

98,380 workers

$55,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

44,150 workers

$53,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

43,730 workers

$53,500

Wholesale Trade

1,280 workers

$52,000

Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

930 workers

$59,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

650 workers

$54,500

Educational Services

330 workers

$47,500

Health Care and Social Assistance

230 workers

$41,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pays 20% below the average across 50 roles in the Transportation and Material Moving job family (family average $68,500).

Similar-paying roles in Transportation and Material Moving

Transportation Workers, All Other$52,500

Bridge and Lock Tenders$57,500

Taxi Driver$51,500

Dredge Operator$58,000

Motorboat Operator$58,500

Light Truck Driver$50,500

Sailors and Marine Oilers$59,000

Bus Drivers, School$50,000

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,000

Material Moving Workers, All Other$47,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make?

The average base salary for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in the United States is $54,500 per year, or about $26.20 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $40,500 and $64,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Transportation and Material Moving roles?

The Transportation and Material Moving job family averages $68,500 across 50 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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