Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Colorado earn a median salary of $55,304 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +14.4% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 3,400 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $43,900 to $66,610 depending on location.
$55,304
Avg median salary in Colorado
$66,610
Highest paying metro
$43,900
Lowest paying metro
3,400
Employed in Colorado
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $66,610 | $47,910 | $67,460 | 110 |
| Denver, CO | $61,860 | $49,440 | $65,000 | 1,830 |
| Northwest Colorado | $60,530 | $48,480 | $65,080 | 210 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,430 | $47,760 | $65,080 | 290 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,670 | $44,380 | $59,980 | 370 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $53,680 | $46,940 | $58,210 | 110 |
| Southwest Colorado | $52,000 | $46,660 | $62,210 | 180 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $50,140 | $45,180 | $59,280 | 120 |
| Pueblo, CO | $46,220 | $43,420 | $58,270 | 90 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $43,900 | $37,430 | $50,440 | 90 |