Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $59,430 +22.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $65,080
Employed locally 290
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $47,760
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $65,080
    90th
    $65,080

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 64% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 36% 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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,340
    Stockers and Order Fillers $45,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $68,650
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,000
    Light Truck Drivers $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Greeley, CO is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Greeley, CO is 22.9% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,760.