How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in New York?
$64,950a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in New York. That is $31.23 an hour or $5,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.23
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,740Median: $64,950Highest 10%: $86,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,740 | $20.55 | |
| 25th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| Median | $64,950 | $31.23 | |
| 75th | $86,310 | $41.50 | |
| 90th | $86,720 | $41.69 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $65,310 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,320 |
| Rochester, NY | $56,080 |
| Buffalo, NY | $52,340 |
| Watertown, NY | $51,490 |
| Ithaca, NY | $51,320 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,810 |
| Albany, NY | $49,580 |
| Utica, NY | $47,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 1. Illinois | $75,050 |
| 2. Washington | $74,620 |
| 3. New York | $64,950 |
| 4. California | $64,890 |
| 5. Oregon | $63,210 |
| 6. Minnesota | $62,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $31.23 ($64,950 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $64,950 against $49,690 nationally, 31% more.
Where does New York rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
New York ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.