BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in North Carolina earn between $25,140 and $58,570, with a mean of $42,590. The national average for this role is $52,821.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | $42,590 |
| National Average | $52,821 |
| Washington | $71,690 |
| Illinois | $68,310 |
| New York | $67,130 |
| California | $66,300 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. North Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.