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

$36,880a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Spartanburg, SC metro area. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.

Hourly
$17.73
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
279 of 313
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $36,880Highest 10%: $56,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,960$12.00
25th$27,880$13.40
Median$36,880$17.73
75th$45,380$21.82
90th$56,400$27.12

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Charlotte, NC$49,470
Hilton Head Island, SC$46,340
Augusta, GA$43,250
Charleston, SC$37,890
Greenville, SC$35,840
Myrtle Beach, SC$35,190
Columbia, SC$34,800
Florence, SC$32,540
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in South Carolina Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Spartanburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,240
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,700
Crane and Tower Operator$47,200
Bus Driver$45,630
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$41,980
Laborer and Freight$37,540
Stocker and Order Filler$36,560
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,840
Packer and Packager$32,380
Light Truck Driver$31,880
Salaries for every job in Spartanburg, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Spartanburg, SC metro area is $17.73 ($36,880 a year).

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

No: $36,880 against $49,690 nationally, 26% less.

How does Spartanburg compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $34,880, so Spartanburg pays 6% more.

Where does Spartanburg rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

279 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,400 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.