How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Rochester?
$56,080a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $26.96 an hour or $4,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.96
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,830Median: $56,080Highest 10%: $74,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| 25th | $49,540 | $23.82 | |
| Median | $56,080 | $26.96 | |
| 75th | $56,710 | $27.26 | |
| 90th | $74,410 | $35.77 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| New York, NY | $65,310 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,320 |
| Buffalo, NY | $52,340 |
| Ithaca, NY | $51,320 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,810 |
| Albany, NY | $49,580 |
| Utica, NY | $47,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $26.96 ($56,080 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $56,080 against $49,690 nationally, 13% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $64,950, so Rochester pays 14% less.
Where does Rochester rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
83 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,410 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.