How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Lewiston?
$40,370a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area. That is $19.41 an hour or $3,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.41
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 244 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,590Median: $40,370Highest 10%: $53,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,590 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| Median | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| 75th | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| 90th | $53,180 | $25.57 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Portland, ME | $48,430 |
| Bangor, ME | $38,570 |
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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Lewiston?
The median hourly pay in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area is $19.41 ($40,370 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Lewiston than the national average?
No: $40,370 against $49,690 nationally, 19% less.
How does Lewiston compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $43,360, so Lewiston pays 7% less.
Where does Lewiston rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
244 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,180 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.