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Job outlook for recyclable products sorters in the United States
Are recyclable products sorter jobs in demand?
Yes, recyclable products sorter jobs are in demand. Recyclable products sorter demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Recyclable products sorter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of recyclable products sorter jobs and the average recyclable products sorter salary over time.
Recyclable products sorter jobs over time
Recyclable products sorter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 297 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 351 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 445 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 514 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 590 | 0.00% |
Average recyclable products sorter salary over time
Recyclable products sorter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,693 | $12.83 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $25,468 | $12.24 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $24,269 | $11.67 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $22,816 | $10.97 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $21,731 | $10.45 | +3.6% |
Recyclable products sorter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of recyclable products sorter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where recyclable products sorters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for recyclable products sorters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 686 | 8% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 254 | 2% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 17 | 2% |
| 4 | California | 39,536,653 | 220 | 1% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 154 | 1% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 130 | 1% |
| 7 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 94 | 1% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 84 | 1% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 64 | 1% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 62 | 1% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 59 | 1% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 51 | 1% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 46 | 1% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 35 | 1% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 28 | 1% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 16 | 1% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 15 | 1% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 13 | 1% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 13 | 1% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 13 | 1% |
Most common cities for recyclable products sorters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol | 1 | 4% | $32,228 |
| 2 | Franklin | 1 | 4% | $30,739 |
| 3 | Dalton | 1 | 3% | $23,258 |
| 4 | Morgantown | 1 | 3% | $26,483 |
| 5 | Richmond | 1 | 3% | $27,131 |
| 6 | Normal | 1 | 2% | $28,995 |
| 7 | Perth Amboy | 1 | 2% | $27,166 |
| 8 | Wilkes-Barre | 1 | 2% | $27,983 |
| 9 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $30,623 |
| 10 | Carmel | 1 | 1% | $30,882 |
| 11 | Charleston | 1 | 1% | $24,889 |
| 12 | Hollywood | 1 | 1% | $25,289 |
| 13 | Portland | 1 | 1% | $32,043 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $30,818 |
| 15 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $27,352 |
| 16 | Irving | 1 | 0% | $25,030 |