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Garbage Collector Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$24.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,089/year ($3,341/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 20th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 1,010 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $50,310 a year — though pay ranges from $39,180 for newcomers to $73,090 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,010 Garbage Collector jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Garbage Collector salary of $50,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,089 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,857 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,849 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,516 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,089 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,341 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Massachusetts?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Massachusetts is $50,310 per year ($24.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,040 and $62,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $50,310, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $40,089 per year ($3,341 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 1,010 Garbage Collector jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.