Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Iowa earn a median salary of $50,811 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.1% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 2,630 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $38,190 to $74,240 depending on location.
$50,811
Avg median salary in Iowa
$74,240
Highest paying metro
$38,190
Lowest paying metro
2,630
Employed in Iowa
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $74,240 | $55,970 | $74,240 | 820 |
| Des Moines, IA | $55,600 | $46,810 | $60,190 | 490 |
| Ames, IA | $51,730 | $45,960 | $55,360 | 70 |
| Dubuque, IA | $51,540 | $51,540 | $62,830 | 60 |
| Iowa City, IA | $51,270 | $50,800 | $60,740 | 60 |
| Waterloo, IA | $51,010 | $44,420 | $59,440 | 160 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,760 | $45,620 | $61,990 | 160 |
| Northeast Iowa | $47,590 | $44,250 | $48,470 | 140 |
| Northwest Iowa | $47,020 | $43,520 | $50,430 | 220 |
| Southeast Iowa | $46,820 | $38,080 | $49,260 | 260 |
| Southwest Iowa | $44,960 | $38,130 | $49,630 | 130 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $38,190 | $36,830 | $45,370 | 60 |