Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $55,110 +14% vs national
Median hourly $26.50
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $106,820
Employed locally 100
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $55,110
    75th
    $106,100
    90th
    $106,820

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 71% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 29% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,940
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $60,110
    Midland, TX $54,020
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $51,920
    Lewiston, ID-WA $51,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,450

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,830
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,090
    Light Truck Drivers $41,550
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Idaho Falls, ID is $26.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 14% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.