How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Kentucky?
$43,100a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Kentucky. That is $20.72 an hour or $3,592 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.72
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,610Median: $43,100Highest 10%: $56,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,610 | $14.24 | |
| 25th | $34,710 | $16.69 | |
| Median | $43,100 | $20.72 | |
| 75th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $56,170 | $27.00 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $51,080 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,940 |
| Clarksville, TN | $49,670 |
| Paducah, KY | $48,460 |
| Lexington, KY | $48,140 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $47,700 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $36,810 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 39. North Carolina | $44,670 |
| 40. Maine | $43,360 |
| 41. Tennessee | $43,270 |
| 42. Kentucky | $43,100 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $43,060 |
| 44. Maryland | $41,870 |
| 45. Mississippi | $39,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $20.72 ($43,100 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $43,100 against $49,690 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $51,080 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.