How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Florida?
$47,820a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Florida. That is $22.99 an hour or $3,985 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.99
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,350Median: $47,820Highest 10%: $61,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $39,400 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| 75th | $58,090 | $27.93 | |
| 90th | $61,450 | $29.54 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wildwood, FL | $52,060 |
| Miami, FL | $49,770 |
| Orlando, FL | $48,920 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $48,870 |
| Pensacola, FL | $48,760 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $48,150 |
| Naples, FL | $48,100 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $47,700 |
| Panama City, FL | $47,690 |
| Tampa, FL | $47,620 |
| North Port, FL | $47,490 |
| Deltona, FL | $47,230 |
| Lakeland, FL | $47,040 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $46,930 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $46,430 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $46,280 |
| Crestview, FL | $45,940 |
| Ocala, FL | $45,670 |
| Gainesville, FL | $44,880 |
| Sebring, FL | $44,800 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $43,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 26. Ohio | $49,330 |
| 27. Wyoming | $48,820 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $48,240 |
| 29. Florida | $47,820 |
| 30. New Mexico | $47,660 |
| 31. Georgia | $46,960 |
| 32. Arizona | $46,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $22.99 ($47,820 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $47,820 against $49,690 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Florida rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Florida ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL, with a median of $52,060 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.