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Job outlook for recyclers in the United States
Are recycler jobs in demand?
Yes, recycler jobs are in demand. Recycler demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Recycler job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of recycler jobs and the average recycler salary over time.
Recycler jobs over time
Recycler job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,072 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,019 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,166 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,210 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,343 | 0.00% |
Average recycler salary over time
Recycler salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,026 | $14.44 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $28,478 | $13.69 | --1.2% |
| 2024 | $28,831 | $13.86 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $27,608 | $13.27 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $27,494 | $13.22 | +2.9% |
Recycler jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of recycler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where recyclers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for recyclers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 10 | 0% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 6 | 0% |
| 3 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 4 | 0% |
| 4 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 4 | 0% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 4 | 0% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 3 | 0% |
| 7 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 3 | 0% |
| 8 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 2 | 0% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 2 | 0% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 2 | 0% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 1 | 0% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 1 | 0% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1 | 0% |
| 14 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 1 | 0% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for recyclers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newnan | 2 | 5% | $24,767 |
| 2 | Madison | 2 | 4% | $23,937 |
| 3 | Lake Oswego | 1 | 3% | $27,582 |
| 4 | Oregon City | 1 | 3% | $27,591 |
| 5 | Salt Lake City | 4 | 2% | $30,144 |
| 6 | Kannapolis | 1 | 2% | $24,400 |
| 7 | Concord | 1 | 1% | $24,381 |
| 8 | Edison | 1 | 1% | $33,471 |
| 9 | Hillsboro | 1 | 1% | $27,566 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $24,811 |
| 11 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $31,187 |
| 12 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $26,429 |