How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Amherst Town?
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area. That is $29.71 an hour or $5,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.71
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 50
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,530 | $22.85 | |
| 25th | $53,580 | $25.76 | |
| Median | $61,800 | $29.71 | |
| 75th | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| 90th | $64,730 | $31.12 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Providence, RI | $53,510 |
| Springfield, MA | $52,450 |
| Boston, MA | $50,210 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,740 |
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Salaries for every job in Amherst Town, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Amherst Town?
The median hourly pay in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area is $29.71 ($61,800 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Amherst Town than the national average?
Yes: $61,800 against $49,690 nationally, 24% more.
How does Amherst Town compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $50,310, so Amherst Town pays 23% more.
Where does Amherst Town rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
34 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Amherst Town?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,730 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.