How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Bangor?
$38,570a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $18.54 an hour or $3,214 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.54
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 257 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,940Median: $38,570Highest 10%: $52,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| Median | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| 75th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 90th | $52,350 | $25.17 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Portland, ME | $48,430 |
| Lewiston, ME | $40,370 |
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Salaries for every job in Bangor, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Bangor?
The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $18.54 ($38,570 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Bangor than the national average?
No: $38,570 against $49,690 nationally, 22% less.
How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $43,360, so Bangor pays 11% less.
Where does Bangor rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
257 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Bangor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,350 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.