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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Lima?

$45,600a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Lima, OH metro area. That is $21.92 an hour or $3,800 a month.

Hourly
$21.92
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
218 of 313
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,970Median: $45,600Highest 10%: $58,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,970$15.85
25th$39,490$18.99
Median$45,600$21.92
75th$55,320$26.60
90th$58,080$27.92

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Columbus, OH$57,510
Cleveland, OH$55,090
Mansfield, OH$50,210
Cincinnati, OH$49,940
Canton, OH$49,920
Dayton, OH$49,010
Akron, OH$47,830
Youngstown, OH$46,210
Toledo, OH$45,500
Weirton, WV$39,930
Wheeling, WV$36,650
Huntington, WV$36,380
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Ohio Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Lima

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,930
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,140
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,740
Light Truck Driver$40,530
Driver/Sales Worker$37,880
Laborer and Freight$37,050
Stocker and Order Filler$35,920
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,710
Packer and Packager$33,090
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$31,340
Salaries for every job in Lima, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Lima?

The median hourly pay in the Lima, OH metro area is $21.92 ($45,600 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Lima than the national average?

No: $45,600 against $49,690 nationally, 8% less.

How does Lima compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $49,330, so Lima pays 8% less.

Where does Lima rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

218 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Lima?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,080 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.