How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in St. Louis?
$60,750a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $29.21 an hour or $5,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.21
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,880Median: $60,750Highest 10%: $74,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| Median | $60,750 | $29.21 | |
| 75th | $63,020 | $30.30 | |
| 90th | $74,860 | $35.99 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Joplin, MO | $49,250 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,790 |
| Kansas City, MO | $43,400 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
| Traffic Technician | $56,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $29.21 ($60,750 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $60,750 against $49,690 nationally, 22% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $50,010, so St. Louis pays 21% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
46 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,860 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.