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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in New Hampshire

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in New Hampshire make a median of $42,690 a year, or about $20.52 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Hampshire. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$43K
Median annual
$20.52/hr
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$59K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in New Hampshire?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,028/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,528/mo
Rent as % of take-home50.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$40,403/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,500/mo

About refuse and recyclable material collectors

U.S. employed: 390
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Hampshire

Bar chart showing Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $34,380, 25th percentile $38,100, median $42,690, 75th percentile $51,220, 90th percentile $58,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$38KMedian$43K75th$51K90th$59K
Bar chart showing Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $34,380, 25th percentile $38,100, median $42,690, 75th percentile $51,220, 90th percentile $58,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectors (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.

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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary by metro in New Hampshire

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Manchester-Nashua$43K+1%110

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Frequently asked questions

How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in New Hampshire?

The median is $42,690 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,380, and experienced refuse and recyclable material collectors can clear $58,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in New Hampshire?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,028/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,528/month, which eats 50.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a refuse and recyclable material collectors salary go in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary is worth about $40,403 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do refuse and recyclable material collectors get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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