How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Springfield?
$52,450a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $25.22 an hour or $4,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.22
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,730Median: $52,450Highest 10%: $62,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,730 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $41,620 | $20.01 | |
| Median | $52,450 | $25.22 | |
| 75th | $54,630 | $26.26 | |
| 90th | $62,120 | $29.87 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Amherst Town, MA | $61,800 |
| Providence, RI | $53,510 |
| Boston, MA | $50,210 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,740 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,780 |
| Bus Driver | $65,770 |
| Bus Driver | $65,730 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $61,420 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $47,840 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $47,720 |
| Light Truck Driver | $45,990 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $43,470 |
| Laborer and Freight | $43,010 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $25.22 ($52,450 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $52,450 against $49,690 nationally, 6% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $50,310, so Springfield pays 4% more.
Where does Springfield rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
93 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,120 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.