Job outlook for recyclable materials collectors in the United States

Recyclable materials collector job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected recyclable materials collector job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.

• About 358,300 new jobs for recyclable materials collectors are projected over the next decade.

• Recyclable materials collector salaries have increased 11% for recyclable materials collectors in the last 5 years.

• There are over 55,495 recyclable materials collectors currently employed in the United States.

• There are 6,962 active recyclable materials collector job openings in the US.

• The average recyclable materials collector salary is $29,114.

Compare the number of recyclable materials collector jobs and the average recyclable materials collector salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of recyclable materials collector job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where recyclable materials collectors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.