Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $66,610 +37.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.02
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $71,380
Employed locally 110
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $47,910
    50th (median)
    $66,610
    75th
    $67,460
    90th
    $71,380

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 65% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 35% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $65,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,860
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,790

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,820
    Driver/Sales Workers $44,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,810
    Light Truck Drivers $48,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Boulder, CO is $32.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Boulder, CO is 37.8% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,910.