The median annual wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Erie, PA is $35,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,480.
Pay spans roughly $34,960 at the 10th percentile to $62,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.95 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as refuse and recyclable material collectors in Erie, PA.
| Median (annual) | $35,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.95 |
| 10th percentile | $34,960 |
| 90th percentile | $62,930 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.