Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the median pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors is $27.05 an hour ($56,270 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($49,690). Hawaii ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Hawaii
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.79 | $30,760 |
| 25% of workers | $18.82 | $39,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.05 | $56,270 |
| 75% of workers | $30.81 | $64,080 |
| 90% of workers | $31.61 | $65,740 |
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Hawaii metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu | $64,080 | 420 |
| Kahului-Wailuku | $55,620 | 140 |
Hawaii unemployment rate: 2.7% (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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|---|---|
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