What is the salary of a Recycling Operator? In the United States, a Recycling Operator earns an average salary of $36,565. The salary range for a Recycling Operator is usually between $33,144 and $40,956 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $58,053. The highest Recycling Operator salary in the United States was $60,593. The average hourly pay for a Recycling Operator is $17.58.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Recycling Operator salary are Minnesota, with an average salary of $58,153, followed by Oklahoma, with an average salary of $43,640, and Pennsylvania, with an average salary of $50,030. Employers paying the highest salary for a Recycling Operator job are City of Norman (OK), University of Memphis (TN) and Clay County (FL).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Norman, OK | $58,900 |
| University of Memphis, TN | $37,539 |
| Clay County, FL | $37,405 |
| Village of Los Lunas, NM | $37,083 |
| Thomas County, KS | $35,442 |
| City of Hot Springs, AR | $28,397 |
| Comal County, TX | $28,315 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Recycling Coordinator | $52,066 |
| Recycling | $36,300 |
| Recycling Supervisor | $50,994 |
| Recycling Specialist | $47,365 |
| Recycling Attendant | $15,700 |
| Recycling Manager | $70,974 |
| Recycling Technician | $35,956 |
| Recycling Assistant | $29,063 |
| Recycling Center Attendant | $24,729 |
| Recycling Worker | $36,421 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Recycling Operator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $28,888 | 4 |
| Florida | $37,406 | 6 |
| Indiana | $2,088 | 12 |
| Kansas | $35,442 | 4 |
| Kentucky | $18,303 | 3 |
| Minnesota | $58,153 | 1 |
| New Jersey | $39,521 | 17 |
| New Mexico | $37,084 | 1 |
| Ohio | $14,956 | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $43,640 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,030 | 1 |
| Tennessee | $38,290 | 1 |
| Texas | $28,316 | 1 |
| West Virginia | $15,118 | 2 |
| Wyoming | $23,045 | 5 |