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Garbage Collector Salary in Florida (2026)
$22.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,603/year ($3,384/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 29th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 11,650 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $47,820 a year — though pay ranges from $35,350 for newcomers to $61,450 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,650 Garbage Collector jobs in Florida (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Garbage Collector salary of $47,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $40,603 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,558 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,658 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,603 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,384 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Florida?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Florida is $47,820 per year ($22.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,400 and $58,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Florida?
- On the median salary of $47,820, a single filer in Florida takes home about $40,603 per year ($3,384 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 11,650 Garbage Collector jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.