SOC 53-7081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Ocala, FL is $45,670 per year, 8.1% below the national median of $49,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Ocala, FL is $45,670 per year, 8.1% below the national median of $49,690. Half of workers earn between $38,600 and $58,290. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,680 and the ninetieth at $58,750.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Wildwood records the highest median at $52,060. Of the 313 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 179th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,680 | −28.2% |
| 25th | $38,600 | −22.3% |
| Median (50th) | $45,670 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $58,290 | +17.3% |
| 90th | $58,750 | +18.2% |
| Mean | $48,140 | −3.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildwood | $52,060 | — | |
| 2 | Miami | $49,770 | 3,370 | |
| 3 | Orlando | $48,920 | 1,420 | |
| 4 | Palm Bay | $48,870 | 170 | |
| 5 | Pensacola | $48,760 | 250 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $48,150 | 760 | |
| 7 | Naples | $48,100 | — | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $47,700 | 510 | |
| 9 | Panama City | $47,690 | 140 | |
| 10 | Tampa | $47,620 | 1,930 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $45,670 buys what $44,168 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,168US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,670 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,680 to $58,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wildwood, at $52,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $45,670, or $21.96 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,690, so pay in Ocala, FL is 8.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ocala, FL earns more than $58,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Wildwood, at $52,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Ocala, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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