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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Burlington?

$41,030a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Burlington, NC metro area. That is $19.73 an hour or $3,419 a month.

Hourly
$19.73
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
240 of 313
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,250Median: $41,030Highest 10%: $57,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,250$15.99
25th$37,260$17.91
Median$41,030$19.73
75th$48,840$23.48
90th$57,700$27.74

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Charlotte, NC$49,470
Virginia Beach, VA$48,570
Greenville, NC$47,830
Fayetteville, NC$47,220
Raleigh, NC$47,170
Durham, NC$46,160
Asheville, NC$45,520
Wilmington, NC$45,270
Winston-Salem, NC$44,670
Greensboro, NC$43,160
Pinehurst, NC$37,160
Jacksonville, NC$37,020
Hickory, NC$36,960
Rocky Mount, NC$26,580
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in North Carolina Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Burlington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,290
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$54,220
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,910
Laborer and Freight$43,750
Light Truck Driver$37,940
Bus Driver$36,990
Stocker and Order Filler$35,620
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$31,870
Packer and Packager$29,540
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$27,140
Salaries for every job in Burlington, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Burlington?

The median hourly pay in the Burlington, NC metro area is $19.73 ($41,030 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Burlington than the national average?

No: $41,030 against $49,690 nationally, 17% less.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $44,670, so Burlington pays 8% less.

Where does Burlington rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

240 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Burlington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,700 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.