Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (53-7081) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		350
Mean wage		$24.37
Entry wage		$17.38
10th percentile wage		$14.31
50th percentile wage		$25.89
90th percentile wage		$31.74

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	270	75.8%
Public Administration	90	24.2%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	270	$26.46
Public Administration	90	$23.94

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (53-7081)

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$25.89		$16.16		$9.73
2019	$24.38	+6.2%	$15.22	+6.2%	$9.16
2018	$23.51	+3.7%	$14.68	+3.7%	$8.84
2017	$22.72	+3.5%	$14.18	+3.5%	$8.54
2016	$21.95	+3.5%	$13.70	+3.5%	$8.25
2015	$21.44	+2.4%	$13.38	+2.4%	$8.06
2014	$20.96	+2.3%	$13.08	+2.3%	$7.88
2013	$20.62	+1.6%	$12.87	+1.6%	$7.75
2012	$20.14	+2.4%	$12.57	+2.4%	$7.57
2011	$19.90	+1.2%	$12.42	+1.2%	$7.48
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$25.89		$22.75		$3.14
2019	$24.38	+6.2%	$21.83	+4.2%	$2.56
2018	$23.51	+3.7%	$21.16	+3.1%	$2.35
2017	$22.72	+3.5%	$20.59	+2.8%	$2.12
2016	$21.95	+3.5%	$20.13	+2.3%	$1.83
2015	$21.44	+2.4%	$19.70	+2.1%	$1.74
2014	$20.96	+2.3%	$19.28	+2.2%	$1.68
2013	$20.62	+1.6%	$18.89	+2.1%	$1.73
2012	$20.14	+2.4%	$18.57	+1.7%	$1.58
2011	$19.90	+1.2%	$18.28	+1.6%	$1.62

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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