Highest-Paying States for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Illinois$75,050
- 2Washington$74,620
- 3New York$64,950
- 4California$64,890
- 5Oregon$63,210
- 6Minnesota$62,570
- 7Nevada$61,310
- 8Delaware$61,290
- 9Colorado$60,310
- 10Wisconsin$59,810
- 11Utah$59,310
- 12North Dakota$59,000
- 13Indiana$58,900
- 14Hawaii$56,270
- 15Rhode Island$55,970