How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Delaware?
$61,290a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Delaware. That is $29.47 an hour or $5,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.47
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,700Median: $61,290Highest 10%: $74,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| 75th | $63,290 | $30.43 | |
| 90th | $74,590 | $35.86 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 5. Oregon | $63,210 |
| 6. Minnesota | $62,570 |
| 7. Nevada | $61,310 |
| 8. Delaware | $61,290 |
| 9. Colorado | $60,310 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $59,810 |
| 11. Utah | $59,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $29.47 ($61,290 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $61,290 against $49,690 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Delaware rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Delaware ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $59,730 a year.
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.