Salaries › Garbage Collector › New Jersey
Garbage Collector Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$26.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,549/year ($3,712/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 17th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 4,330 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $54,630 a year — though pay ranges from $37,590 for newcomers to $71,230 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,330 Garbage Collector jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Garbage Collector salary of $54,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,549 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $54,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,376 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,179 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,527 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,549 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,712 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in New Jersey?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in New Jersey is $54,630 per year ($26.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,920 and $65,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $54,630, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $44,549 per year ($3,712 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,330 Garbage Collector jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Garbage Collectors
Other salaries in New Jersey
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.