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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Hilton Head Island?

$46,340a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,862 a month.

Hourly
$22.28
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
200 of 313
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,580Median: $46,340Highest 10%: $62,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,580$14.22
25th$33,010$15.87
Median$46,340$22.28
75th$50,600$24.33
90th$62,770$30.18

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Charlotte, NC$49,470
Augusta, GA$43,250
Charleston, SC$37,890
Spartanburg, SC$36,880
Greenville, SC$35,840
Myrtle Beach, SC$35,190
Columbia, SC$34,800
Florence, SC$32,540
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in South Carolina Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Hilton Head Island

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,320
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$52,530
Captain$47,590
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,370
Light Truck Driver$37,260
Laborer and Freight$37,040
Stocker and Order Filler$36,110
Parking Attendant$35,210
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$33,920
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$32,860
Salaries for every job in Hilton Head Island, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Hilton Head Island?

The median hourly pay in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area is $22.28 ($46,340 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Hilton Head Island than the national average?

No: $46,340 against $49,690 nationally, 7% less.

How does Hilton Head Island compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $34,880, so Hilton Head Island pays 33% more.

Where does Hilton Head Island rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

200 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Hilton Head Island?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,770 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.