Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $61,860 +27.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.74
10th percentile $39,390
90th percentile $74,330
Employed locally 1,830
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,390
    25th
    $49,440
    50th (median)
    $61,860
    75th
    $65,000
    90th
    $74,330

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 60% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 40% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,790

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$41,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,880
    Light Truck Drivers$47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,560
    Flight Attendants$61,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Denver, CO is $29.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Denver, CO is 27.9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,390 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,440.