Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,030 or more. The middle half of refuse and recyclable material collectors in Cincinnati earn between $40,840 and $56,740.
- $36K10th
- $41K25th
- $50KMedian
- $57K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,830 | $4,152 | $23.96 |
| Median | $49,940 | $4,162 | $24.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,840 | $3,403 | $19.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,740 | $4,728 | $27.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Refuse and recyclable material collectors in Cincinnati earn about the same as the Ohio average ($49,990) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($52,820). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $49,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $49,830 | $49,940 | $36,500 | $63,030 | 950 |
| Ohio | $49,990 | $49,330 | $35,840 | $62,450 | 4,710 |
| United States | $52,820 | $49,690 | $33,590 | $75,900 | 147,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary after taxes in Cincinnati
On the average salary of $49,830, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $40,393 a year, or $3,366 a month and $1,554 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $40,754 | $3,396 |
| Working in KY | $40,592 | $3,383 |
| Working in OH | $40,393 | $3,366 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for refuse and recyclable material collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $49,830 buys what about $52,249 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 5th of 11 Ohio metro areas for this job; Mansfield pays the most ($56,200).
All Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for refuse and recyclable material collectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($88,030).
- San Jose, CA$88,030
- Seattle, WA$76,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,010
- Chicago, IL$71,570
- Santa Rosa, CA$70,560
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Cincinnati: questions
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make an hour in Cincinnati?
$23.96 an hour on average, and $24.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the refuse and recyclable material collectors take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $40,393 a year ($3,366 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,830. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,820).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7081; area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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