How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Maine?
$43,360a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Maine. That is $20.85 an hour or $3,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.85
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,590Median: $43,360Highest 10%: $61,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,590 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| Median | $43,360 | $20.85 | |
| 75th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 90th | $61,950 | $29.78 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $48,430 |
| Lewiston, ME | $40,370 |
| Bangor, ME | $38,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 37. Alaska | $45,740 |
| 38. Kansas | $45,510 |
| 39. North Carolina | $44,670 |
| 40. Maine | $43,360 |
| 41. Tennessee | $43,270 |
| 42. Kentucky | $43,100 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $43,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $20.85 ($43,360 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $43,360 against $49,690 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Maine rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Maine ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $48,430 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.