Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,730 or more. The middle half of refuse and recyclable material collectors in Hagerstown earn between $36,150 and $47,680.
- $34K10th
- $36K25th
- $40KMedian
- $48K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,100 | $3,592 | $20.72 |
| Median | $39,950 | $3,329 | $19.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,150 | $3,012 | $17.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,680 | $3,973 | $22.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Refuse and recyclable material collectors in Hagerstown earn 8% less than the Maryland average ($46,740) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($52,820). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $49,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $43,100 | $39,950 | $33,670 | $56,730 | 50 |
| Maryland | $46,740 | $41,870 | $35,900 | $61,210 | 3,120 |
| United States | $52,820 | $49,690 | $33,590 | $75,900 | 147,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $43,100, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $34,975 a year, or $2,915 a month and $1,345 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $35,658 | $2,971 |
| Working in MD | $34,975 | $2,915 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for refuse and recyclable material collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $43,100 buys what about $45,768 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 2nd of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($48,850).
- Baltimore$48,850
- Hagerstown$43,100
All Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries in Maryland
Highest-paying cities for refuse and recyclable material collectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($88,030).
- San Jose, CA$88,030
- Seattle, WA$76,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,010
- Chicago, IL$71,570
- Santa Rosa, CA$70,560
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make an hour in Hagerstown?
$20.72 an hour on average, and $19.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the refuse and recyclable material collectors take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $34,975 a year ($2,915 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,100. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,820).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7081; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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