U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCollect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126,360 | 1.6 % | $16.50 | $34,310 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.00 | $11.67 | $15.69 | $20.18 | $25.75 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,730 | $24,270 | $32,640 | $41,980 | $53,560 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Collection | 51,410 | 36.95 | $16.18 | $33,660 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 47,690 | 0.85 | $16.66 | $34,650 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | 17,790 | 18.70 | $18.26 | $37,980 |
| Employment Services | 3,370 | 0.13 | $12.91 | $26,860 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | 2,270 | 1.90 | $14.99 | $31,190 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Collection | 51,410 | 36.95 | $16.18 | $33,660 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | 17,790 | 18.70 | $18.26 | $37,980 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | 2,270 | 1.90 | $14.99 | $31,190 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 47,690 | 0.85 | $16.66 | $34,650 |
| Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 590 | 0.22 | $14.15 | $29,420 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Service | 150 | 0.02 | $24.57 | $51,110 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 470 | 0.02 | $19.14 | $39,810 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | 17,790 | 18.70 | $18.26 | $37,980 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 47,690 | 0.85 | $16.66 | $34,650 |
| Other Support Services | 140 | 0.05 | $16.36 | $34,020 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 15,390 | 1.10 | 1.11 | $20.17 | $41,950 |
| New York | 11,310 | 1.36 | 1.36 | $23.85 | $49,600 |
| Texas | 7,170 | 0.71 | 0.72 | $14.33 | $29,810 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,810 | 1.06 | 1.07 | $16.29 | $33,880 |
| Ohio | 5,730 | 1.16 | 1.17 | $15.90 | $33,080 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 540 | 1.87 | 1.88 | $13.16 | $27,360 |
| Maine | 1,010 | 1.75 | 1.76 | $12.61 | $26,220 |
| South Carolina | 2,970 | 1.70 | 1.71 | $11.87 | $24,700 |
| Alabama | 2,900 | 1.60 | 1.61 | $13.41 | $27,890 |
| North Dakota | 550 | 1.55 | 1.56 | $13.70 | $28,510 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 11,310 | 1.36 | 1.36 | $23.85 | $49,600 |
| Washington | 2,020 | 0.75 | 0.75 | $21.94 | $45,640 |
| Illinois | 3,610 | 0.65 | 0.66 | $20.74 | $43,140 |
| California | 15,390 | 1.10 | 1.11 | $20.17 | $41,950 |
| Alaska | 240 | 0.79 | 0.79 | $20.01 | $41,620 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 8,400 | 1.69 | 1.70 | (8) | (8) |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,070 | 1.07 | 1.07 | $19.99 | $41,590 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 2,290 | 1.04 | 1.05 | $14.50 | $30,160 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,280 | 1.26 | 1.27 | $17.89 | $37,200 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 2,100 | 0.92 | 0.92 | $17.75 | $36,920 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,090 | 0.59 | 0.59 | $22.81 | $47,450 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,890 | 0.76 | 0.76 | $15.11 | $31,430 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,720 | 1.02 | 1.03 | $20.40 | $42,430 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,650 | 1.37 | 1.38 | $23.72 | $49,330 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,550 | 1.13 | 1.13 | $14.99 | $31,180 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | 70 | 2.88 | 2.90 | $16.58 | $34,480 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 110 | 2.67 | 2.68 | $22.04 | $45,850 |
| Topeka, KS | 270 | 2.52 | 2.54 | $13.94 | $28,990 |
| Columbus, IN | 100 | 2.49 | 2.50 | $17.70 | $36,810 |
| Dothan, AL | 130 | 2.42 | 2.44 | $10.90 | $22,670 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 130 | 2.31 | 2.32 | $11.24 | $23,370 |
| Rochester-Dover, NH-ME | 120 | 2.21 | 2.22 | $13.13 | $27,300 |
| Mobile, AL | 360 | 2.13 | 2.14 | $14.48 | $30,120 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 1,250 | 2.13 | 2.14 | $15.75 | $32,750 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, CA | 340 | 2.09 | 2.10 | $16.85 | $35,050 |