Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $50,140 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.10
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $61,150
Employed locally 120
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $45,180
    50th (median)
    $50,140
    75th
    $59,280
    90th
    $61,150

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 55% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 45% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,350
    Driver/Sales Workers$47,650
    Light Truck Drivers$44,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Fort Collins, CO is $24.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Fort Collins, CO is 3.7% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,180.