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Garbage Collector Salary in Ohio (2026)
$23.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,176/year ($3,431/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 26th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 4,710 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $49,330 a year — though pay ranges from $35,840 for newcomers to $62,450 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,710 Garbage Collector jobs in Ohio (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Garbage Collector salary of $49,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,176 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,740 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,774 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$640 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,176 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,431 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Ohio?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Ohio is $49,330 per year ($23.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,610 and $59,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $49,330, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $41,176 per year ($3,431 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,710 Garbage Collector jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.