Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $49,760 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.93
10th percentile $38,430
90th percentile $61,990
Employed locally 160
National median $48,350

Compare Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Cedar Rapids, IA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
in
Cedar Rapids, IA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,430
    25th
    $45,620
    50th (median)
    $49,760
    75th
    $61,990
    90th
    $61,990

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 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
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,860
    Peoria, IL $61,710
    California $61,650
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $60,930

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,470
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,500
    Light Truck Drivers $45,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Cedar Rapids, IA is $23.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 2.9% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,430 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,620.