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Garbage Collector Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$18.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,086/year ($2,674/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 45th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 26% below the national average. Of the 1,970 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $39,170 a year — though pay ranges from $29,420 for newcomers to $58,340 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,970 Garbage Collector jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Garbage Collector salary of $39,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,086 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,520 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,997 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,567 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,086 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,674 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Mississippi?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Mississippi is $39,170 per year ($18.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,530 and $48,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $39,170, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $32,086 per year ($2,674 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,970 Garbage Collector jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.