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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

Role Overview

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Washington $71,440
Nevada $65,440
New York $64,550
Illinois $61,880
California $61,650
Minnesota $61,630
Oregon $61,040
Colorado $60,610
Wisconsin $60,390
Massachusetts $59,540
Michigan $59,290
Indiana $59,260
Hawaii $55,330
District of Columbia $53,870
Rhode Island $51,450

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Median Annual Salary

$48,350

Projected Growth (10yr)

+0.9%

Avg. annual openings

16.9k

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