Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $48,090 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $63,390
Employed locally 40
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $45,330
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $58,200
    90th
    $63,390

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 57% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $62,930
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,030
    Bend, OR $60,210

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,970
    Light Truck Drivers $48,110
    Bus Drivers, School $46,590
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Bismarck, ND is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.71 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Bismarck, ND is 0.5% below the national median of $48,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,330.