The median annual wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA is $44,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,430.
Pay spans roughly $33,360 at the 10th percentile to $60,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.51 per hour. An estimated 2,820 people work as refuse and recyclable material collectors in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA.
| Median (annual) | $44,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.51 |
| 10th percentile | $33,360 |
| 90th percentile | $60,970 |
| Employment | 2,820 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.