How much does a garbage man get paid? And the requirement to be one?

Question

My friend and I are having an argument and I'm trying to prove to him that garbagemens get paid a respected amount of money. Can anybody tell me?

Answer 1

here in Arkansas they get paid about 11.50 an hour which is decent for this state.

Answer 2

In California they earn about $18.00 an hour

The requirements? Be able to not throw up constantly.

Answer 3

I live in Kentucky, My brother work for a garbage place. He makes probably around $15 one hour, plus over time.. to drive one of the bigs trucks You have to your CDL  (Commercial Driver License)

Answer 4

Salaries and benefits vary greatly by area of the country. Salaries in the NY/NJ area are as follows:

Driver with CDL (commercial driver's license) $13-$20/hour

picker (guy on the back) $8-$15 per hour