Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors is $26.68 an hour ($55,490 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($49,690). District of Columbia ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for refuse and recyclable material collectors in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.14 | $39,810 |
| 25% of workers | $21.99 | $45,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.68 | $55,490 |
| 75% of workers | $30.63 | $63,710 |
| 90% of workers | $36.55 | $76,020 |
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $46,530 | 3,100 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for refuse and recyclable material collectors
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 15,500 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $45,740 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $64,170 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $74,610 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $39,640 |
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