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Garbage Collector Salary in Michigan (2026)
$24.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,014/year ($3,418/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 19th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 4,020 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $51,030 a year — though pay ranges from $34,150 for newcomers to $76,360 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,020 Garbage Collector jobs in Michigan (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Garbage Collector salary of $51,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,014 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $51,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,944 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,904 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,169 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,014 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,418 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Michigan?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Michigan is $51,030 per year ($24.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,510 and $61,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $51,030, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $41,014 per year ($3,418 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 4,020 Garbage Collector jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.