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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Punta Gorda?

$46,280a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Punta Gorda, FL metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,857 a month.

Hourly
$22.25
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
204 of 313
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,290Median: $46,280Highest 10%: $57,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,290$18.41
25th$42,310$20.34
Median$46,280$22.25
75th$49,950$24.01
90th$57,890$27.83

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Wildwood, FL$52,060
Miami, FL$49,770
Orlando, FL$48,920
Palm Bay, FL$48,870
Pensacola, FL$48,760
Jacksonville, FL$48,150
Naples, FL$48,100
Cape Coral, FL$47,700
Panama City, FL$47,690
Tampa, FL$47,620
North Port, FL$47,490
Deltona, FL$47,230
Lakeland, FL$47,040
Tallahassee, FL$46,930
Port St. Lucie, FL$46,430
Crestview, FL$45,940
Ocala, FL$45,670
Gainesville, FL$44,880
Homosassa Springs, FL$43,510
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Florida Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Punta Gorda

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,030
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$46,780
Light Truck Driver$45,580
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$40,460
Stocker and Order Filler$38,970
Laborer and Freight$38,300
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,770
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,280
Driver/Sales Worker$34,270
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$34,260
Salaries for every job in Punta Gorda, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Punta Gorda?

The median hourly pay in the Punta Gorda, FL metro area is $22.25 ($46,280 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Punta Gorda than the national average?

No: $46,280 against $49,690 nationally, 7% less.

How does Punta Gorda compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $47,820, so Punta Gorda pays 3% less.

Where does Punta Gorda rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

204 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Punta Gorda?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,890 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.