Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in New Jersey
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in New Jersey earn an average of $54,260 a year. That is $1,440 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $52,820. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $66,040.
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Average pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,820 | $25.39 |
| New Jersey | $54,260 | $26.09 |
| New York | $67,130 | $32.27 |
| Delaware | $58,000 | $27.88 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,400 | $23.75 |
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Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in New Jersey?
The average is $54,260 a year, and the median is $54,630. That is $1,440 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $52,820.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$26.09 an hour on average; the median is $26.27.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($66,040), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($55,700). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($49,390).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #15 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.