How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Indiana?
$58,900a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Indiana. That is $28.32 an hour or $4,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.32
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,000Median: $58,900Highest 10%: $64,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| 25th | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| Median | $58,900 | $28.32 | |
| 75th | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| 90th | $64,680 | $31.10 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $77,470 |
| Muncie, IN | $60,940 |
| South Bend, IN | $60,080 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $59,710 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $58,650 |
| Evansville, IN | $57,750 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $57,010 |
| Louisville, KY | $51,080 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 10. Wisconsin | $59,810 |
| 11. Utah | $59,310 |
| 12. North Dakota | $59,000 |
| 13. Indiana | $58,900 |
| 14. Hawaii | $56,270 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $55,970 |
| 16. District of Columbia | $55,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $28.32 ($58,900 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $58,900 against $49,690 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Indiana rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Indiana ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $77,470 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.