Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Maryland
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Maryland earn an average of $46,740 a year. That is $6,080 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $52,820. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $55,700.
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Average pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
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Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,820 | $25.39 |
| Maryland | $46,740 | $22.47 |
| Delaware | $58,000 | $27.88 |
| District of Columbia | $55,960 | $26.90 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,400 | $23.75 |
| Virginia | $46,100 | $22.16 |
| West Virginia | $36,820 | $17.70 |
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Questions and answers
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Maryland?
The average is $46,740 a year, and the median is $41,870. That is $6,080 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $52,820.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$22.47 an hour on average; the median is $20.13.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($55,700), followed by Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($50,660). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($43,100).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #34 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.