The median annual wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Michigan is $59,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,460.
Pay spans roughly $34,320 at the 10th percentile to $78,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.50 per hour. An estimated 3,680 people work as refuse and recyclable material collectors in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $59,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.50 |
| 10th percentile | $34,320 |
| 90th percentile | $78,040 |
| Employment | 3,680 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.