Mid-Level

Waste Reduction Coordinator

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Waste Reduction Coordinator

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What people in this role value
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
SupportLower
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$237K$177K$118K$59K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Energy & Utilities$76K+77%
Construction$62K+44%
Professional Services$61K+41%
Government$61K+41%
Technology & Information$58K+35%
Compared to Transportation average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Waste Reduction Coordinators (SOC 53-1042.01), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsTransportation track →
Waste Reduction CoordinatorFarm ManagerAccess Control SpecialistStore ClerkMerchandise CoordinatorAble SeamanAble Bodied Watchman (AB Watchman)Air Force PilotAble Bodied Seaman (AB Seaman)Able Bodied Tankerman (AB Tankerman)Yard SwitcherLoading Machine Operator
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$41K–$95K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
616K
U.S. Employment

How this category is changing

$58K$55K$53K$50K$48K201920202021202220232024$48K$58K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationActive ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingSocial Perceptiveness
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
53-1042.01

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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