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Waste collection driver salary
Average waste collection driver salary
$41,251
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Average waste collection driver salary by state
Highest paying states for waste collection drivers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $48,804 | $23.46 |
| 2 | New York | $53,154 | $25.55 |
| 3 | Montana | $51,109 | $24.57 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $45,133 | $21.70 |
| 5 | Alaska | $57,782 | $27.78 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $44,388 | $21.34 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $48,008 | $23.08 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $51,733 | $24.87 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $41,551 | $19.98 |
| 10 | Vermont | $47,084 | $22.64 |
| 11 | Illinois | $44,379 | $21.34 |
| 12 | Missouri | $43,588 | $20.96 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $47,724 | $22.94 |
| 14 | California | $49,657 | $23.87 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $43,689 | $21.00 |
| 16 | Iowa | $40,068 | $19.26 |
| 17 | Kansas | $40,009 | $19.24 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $40,012 | $19.24 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $46,589 | $22.40 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $41,426 | $19.92 |
| 21 | Washington | $44,887 | $21.58 |
| 22 | Delaware | $43,319 | $20.83 |
| 23 | Michigan | $40,732 | $19.58 |
| 24 | Nevada | $42,726 | $20.54 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $38,377 | $18.45 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $43,597 | $20.96 |
| 27 | Indiana | $38,685 | $18.60 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $48,572 | $23.35 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $39,303 | $18.90 |
| 30 | Maine | $41,447 | $19.93 |
| 31 | Oregon | $42,400 | $20.38 |
| 32 | Idaho | $39,818 | $19.14 |
| 33 | Texas | $38,725 | $18.62 |
| 34 | Colorado | $42,102 | $20.24 |
| 35 | Ohio | $37,428 | $17.99 |
| 36 | Georgia | $37,151 | $17.86 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $36,566 | $17.58 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $43,642 | $20.98 |
| 39 | Utah | $38,642 | $18.58 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $36,825 | $17.70 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $34,071 | $16.38 |
| 42 | Alabama | $34,577 | $16.62 |
| 43 | Maryland | $39,230 | $18.86 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $37,548 | $18.05 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $35,634 | $17.13 |
| 46 | Arizona | $38,748 | $18.63 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $32,913 | $15.82 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $32,580 | $15.66 |
| 49 | Virginia | $36,736 | $17.66 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $33,857 | $16.28 |
| 51 | Florida | $35,523 | $17.08 |
Waste collection driver salary details
A waste collection driver's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a waste collection driver's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $41,251 | $3,438 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying waste collection driver jobs
The highest paying types of waste collection drivers are driver/owner operator, owner/operator, and commercial truck driver.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner/Operator | $167,288 | $13,941 | $80.43 | 119,599 |
| Driver/Owner Operator | $169,793 | $14,149 | $81.63 | 170,784 |
| Driver/Mover | $32,318 | $2,693 | $15.54 | 929,748 |
| Truck Driver Class A | $63,270 | $5,272 | $30.42 | 709,900 |
| Driver | $34,771 | $2,898 | $16.72 | 1,017,998 |
| Truck Driver | $60,326 | $5,027 | $29.00 | 827,858 |
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Waste collection driver salary trends
The average waste collection driver salary has risen by $8,052 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average waste collection driver earned $33,199 annually, but today, they earn $41,251 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for waste collection drivers over the last decade.
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Average waste collection driver salary over time
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Waste collection driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,300 | $19.83 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $39,600 | $19.05 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $38,200 | $18.38 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $37,200 | $17.88 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $36,200 | $17.40 | +2.6% |
Recently added waste collection driver salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Blood Collection Driver | Novi, MI | 06/30/2025 | $37,963 |
| Wm | Senior Hazardous Waste Driver | Troutdale, OR | 06/26/2025 | $81,810 |
| Interstate Waste Services | Waste Collection Roll-Off Driver | Shelton, CT | 06/25/2025 | $45,914 |
| City of Watertown, Sd | Solid Waste Collection Driver | Public Works | Watertown, SD | 06/18/2025 | $49,858 |
| Westgate Resorts | Waste Management Driver | Orlando, FL | 04/19/2025 | $37,566 |
| Clean Harbors | Retail Hazmat Collection Driver | Kent, WA | 03/26/2025 | $50,088 |
| City of Watertown, Sd | Driver-Solid Waste Collection | Watertown, SD | 03/26/2025 | $49,858 |
| Ancon Marine | Hazmat Drivers-DOT Waste Division | Signal Hill, CA | 03/03/2025 | $62,610 |
| Aventure Staffing | Waste Collection Driver | Sheldon, IA | 02/20/2025 | $52,175 |
| Clean Harbors | Retail Hazmat Collection Driver | Kent, WA | 02/18/2025 | $50,088 |
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