Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $51,540 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.78
10th percentile $45,800
90th percentile $62,830
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,800
    25th
    $51,540
    50th (median)
    $51,540
    75th
    $62,830
    90th
    $62,830

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 68% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 32% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,600
    Light Truck Drivers $42,830
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Dubuque, IA is $24.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Dubuque, IA is 6.6% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,800 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,540.