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Garbage Collector Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$26.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,473/year ($3,789/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 15th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 470 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $55,970 a year — though pay ranges from $34,810 for newcomers to $61,370 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 470 Garbage Collector jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Garbage Collector salary of $55,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,473 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $55,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,536 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,282 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,679 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,473 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,789 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Rhode Island?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Rhode Island is $55,970 per year ($26.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,790 and $59,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $55,970, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $45,473 per year ($3,789 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 470 Garbage Collector jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.