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Garbage Collector Salary in Maine (2026)
$20.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,917/year ($2,910/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 40th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 770 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $43,360 a year — though pay ranges from $34,590 for newcomers to $61,950 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 770 Garbage Collector jobs in Maine (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Garbage Collector salary of $43,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,917 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $43,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,023 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,317 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,103 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,917 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Maine?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Maine is $43,360 per year ($20.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,170 and $48,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Maine?
- On the median salary of $43,360, a single filer in Maine takes home about $34,917 per year ($2,910 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 770 Garbage Collector jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.