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

$52,060a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metro area. That is $25.03 an hour or $4,338 a month.

Hourly
$25.03
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
95 of 313
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $52,060Highest 10%: $61,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,480$18.50
25th$43,440$20.88
Median$52,060$25.03
75th$61,930$29.77
90th$61,930$29.77

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

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
Punta Gorda, FL$46,280
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 Wildwood

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,660
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,180
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$40,570
Bus Driver$39,550
Light Truck Driver$36,910
Laborer and Freight$36,850
Stocker and Order Filler$34,460
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$28,860
Packer and Packager$27,160
Salaries for every job in Wildwood, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metro area is $25.03 ($52,060 a year).

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

Yes: $52,060 against $49,690 nationally, 5% more.

How does Wildwood compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $47,820, so Wildwood pays 9% more.

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

95 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,930 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.