Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $58,670 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $37,130
90th percentile $60,750
Employed locally 370
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,130
    25th
    $44,380
    50th (median)
    $58,670
    75th
    $59,980
    90th
    $60,750

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 67% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 33% 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
    Boulder, CO $66,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $65,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,860

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,740
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,180
    Driver/Sales Workers$33,310
    Light Truck Drivers$43,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Colorado Springs, CO is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 21.3% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,130 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,380.