The median annual wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Kentucky is $36,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,130.
Pay spans roughly $22,980 at the 10th percentile to $56,720 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.75 per hour. An estimated 2,060 people work as refuse and recyclable material collectors in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $36,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.75 |
| 10th percentile | $22,980 |
| 90th percentile | $56,720 |
| Employment | 2,060 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.