How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in New Jersey?
$54,630a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in New Jersey. That is $26.26 an hour or $4,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.26
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,590Median: $54,630Highest 10%: $71,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 25th | $41,920 | $20.15 | |
| Median | $54,630 | $26.26 | |
| 75th | $65,370 | $31.43 | |
| 90th | $71,230 | $34.25 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $65,310 |
| Trenton, NJ | $59,760 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,730 |
| Allentown, PA | $51,610 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $47,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 14. Hawaii | $56,270 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $55,970 |
| 16. District of Columbia | $55,490 |
| 17. New Jersey | $54,630 |
| 18. Vermont | $51,960 |
| 19. Michigan | $51,030 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $50,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $26.26 ($54,630 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $54,630 against $49,690 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
New Jersey ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $65,310 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.