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Garbage Collector Salary in Maryland (2026)
$20.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,045/year ($2,837/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 44th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 3,120 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $41,870 a year — though pay ranges from $35,900 for newcomers to $61,210 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,120 Garbage Collector jobs in Maryland (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Garbage Collector salary of $41,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,045 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $41,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,844 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,203 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,777 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,045 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,837 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Maryland?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Maryland is $41,870 per year ($20.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,290 and $51,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $41,870, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $34,045 per year ($2,837 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,120 Garbage Collector jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.