Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,410 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $58,190
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $39,910
    50th (median)
    $47,410
    75th
    $50,750
    90th
    $58,190

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,510
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,820
    Bus Drivers, School$43,540
    Light Truck Drivers$45,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in East-Central Montana is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in East-Central Montana is 1.9% below 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,910.