Recycling and Reclamation Workers

Prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of products such as appliances.

The median annual salary for Recycling and Reclamation Workers in the US is $38,940.

The role is showing modest growth of 2% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 2,988,900 workers.

The typical entry education is a No formal educational credential. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Our AI-durability model gives Recycling and Reclamation Workers a score of 0.22 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

Recycling and Reclamation Workers has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.