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Job outlook for recycling technicians in the United States
Are recycling technician jobs in demand?
Yes, recycling technician jobs are in demand. Recycling technician demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Recycling technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of recycling technician jobs and the average recycling technician salary over time.
Recycling technician jobs over time
Recycling technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 910 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 865 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 989 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,027 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,140 | 0.00% |
Average recycling technician salary over time
Recycling technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,687 | $16.20 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $31,950 | $15.36 | --1.2% |
| 2023 | $32,347 | $15.55 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $30,975 | $14.89 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $30,846 | $14.83 | +2.9% |
Recycling technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of recycling technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where recycling technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for recycling technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 154 | 12% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 81 | 11% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 57 | 9% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 536 | 8% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 75 | 8% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 490 | 7% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 398 | 7% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 366 | 7% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 220 | 7% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 97 | 7% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 69 | 7% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 753 | 6% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 649 | 6% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 503 | 6% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 396 | 6% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 337 | 6% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 300 | 6% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 233 | 6% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 188 | 6% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 113 | 6% |
Most common cities for recycling technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Creek | 2 | 6% | $36,068 |
| 2 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $38,144 |
| 3 | Menomonee Falls | 1 | 3% | $36,119 |
| 4 | Allentown | 2 | 2% | $33,202 |
| 5 | Des Moines | 3 | 1% | $31,731 |
| 6 | Modesto | 2 | 1% | $38,654 |
| 7 | Hayward | 1 | 1% | $38,812 |
| 8 | Kenosha | 1 | 1% | $35,997 |
| 9 | Santa Clara | 1 | 1% | $38,802 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $32,637 |
| 11 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $38,182 |
| 12 | Milwaukee | 1 | 0% | $36,108 |
| 13 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $38,863 |