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

$47,220a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,935 a month.

Hourly
$22.70
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
181 of 313
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,290Median: $47,220Highest 10%: $59,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,290$16.49
25th$38,390$18.46
Median$47,220$22.70
75th$49,060$23.59
90th$59,800$28.75

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
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
Burlington, NC$41,030
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 Fayetteville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,220
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$51,450
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$49,980
Light Truck Driver$39,160
Laborer and Freight$37,500
Bus Driver$35,050
Stocker and Order Filler$35,000
Packer and Packager$34,960
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$31,230
Parking Attendant$29,120
Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $22.70 ($47,220 a year).

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

No: $47,220 against $49,690 nationally, 5% less.

How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $44,670, so Fayetteville pays 6% more.

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

181 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,800 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.