How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Pennsylvania?
$48,240a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Pennsylvania. That is $23.19 an hour or $4,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.19
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $48,240Highest 10%: $66,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| 75th | $61,960 | $29.79 | |
| 90th | $66,660 | $32.05 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,730 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59,380 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $58,680 |
| Allentown, PA | $51,610 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,730 |
| State College, PA | $48,940 |
| York, PA | $47,040 |
| Erie, PA | $46,380 |
| Scranton, PA | $45,960 |
| Lancaster, PA | $45,540 |
| Reading, PA | $38,760 |
| Altoona, PA | $35,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 25. Nebraska | $49,390 |
| 26. Ohio | $49,330 |
| 27. Wyoming | $48,820 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $48,240 |
| 29. Florida | $47,820 |
| 30. New Mexico | $47,660 |
| 31. Georgia | $46,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.19 ($48,240 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $48,240 against $49,690 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $59,730 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.