Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $57,940 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.86
10th percentile $46,620
90th percentile $59,160
Employed locally 70
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,620
    25th
    $55,180
    50th (median)
    $57,940
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $59,160

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 66% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 34% 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
    Missoula, MT $55,570
    Helena, MT $52,810
    Sumter, SC $48,160
    Billings, MT $48,010
    Binghamton, NY $46,830

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,040
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,870
    Light Truck Drivers $49,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,160
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Bozeman, MT is $27.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Bozeman, MT is 19.8% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,620 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,180.