How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Michigan?
$51,030a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Michigan. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.53
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,150Median: $51,030Highest 10%: $76,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,150 | $16.42 | |
| 25th | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| 75th | $61,460 | $29.55 | |
| 90th | $76,360 | $36.71 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| South Bend, IN | $60,080 |
| Saginaw, MI | $59,620 |
| Detroit, MI | $51,070 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $50,980 |
| Traverse City, MI | $49,450 |
| Lansing, MI | $49,440 |
| Flint, MI | $48,270 |
| Monroe, MI | $48,160 |
| Muskegon, MI | $46,640 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $46,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 16. District of Columbia | $55,490 |
| 17. New Jersey | $54,630 |
| 18. Vermont | $51,960 |
| 19. Michigan | $51,030 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $50,310 |
| 21. Missouri | $50,010 |
| 22. Idaho | $49,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $24.53 ($51,030 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $51,030 against $49,690 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Michigan rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Michigan ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, with a median of $60,080 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.