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Garbage Collector Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$18.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,420/year ($2,618/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 47th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 28% below the national average. Of the 810 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $38,220 a year — though pay ranges from $34,980 for newcomers to $62,330 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 810 Garbage Collector jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Garbage Collector salary of $38,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,420 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $38,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,406 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,924 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,470 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,420 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,618 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Connecticut?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Connecticut is $38,220 per year ($18.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,480 and $51,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $38,220, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $31,420 per year ($2,618 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 810 Garbage Collector jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.