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

$35,190a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area. That is $16.92 an hour or $2,933 a month.

Hourly
$16.92
Vs. national median
-29%
Rank among cities
297 of 313
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,180Median: $35,190Highest 10%: $46,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,180$15.47
25th$32,180$15.47
Median$35,190$16.92
75th$40,430$19.44
90th$46,480$22.35

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Charlotte, NC$49,470
Hilton Head Island, SC$46,340
Augusta, GA$43,250
Charleston, SC$37,890
Spartanburg, SC$36,880
Greenville, SC$35,840
Columbia, SC$34,800
Florence, SC$32,540
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in South Carolina Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Myrtle Beach

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,190
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$46,360
Captain$43,780
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$41,980
Light Truck Driver$36,460
Laborer and Freight$35,530
Stocker and Order Filler$35,390
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$31,900
Parking Attendant$31,110
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,680
Salaries for every job in Myrtle Beach, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area is $16.92 ($35,190 a year).

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

No: $35,190 against $49,690 nationally, 29% less.

How does Myrtle Beach compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $34,880, so Myrtle Beach pays 1% more.

Where does Myrtle Beach rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

297 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,480 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.