Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $61,500 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.57
10th percentile $48,430
90th percentile $62,120
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,430
    25th
    $49,790
    50th (median)
    $61,500
    75th
    $62,120
    90th
    $62,120

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 82% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 18% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,880
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,680
    Fargo, ND-MN $58,420
    St. Cloud, MN $57,400
    Rochester, MN $51,970
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $50,030

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,660
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,160
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,440
    Light Truck Drivers $44,210
    Bus Drivers, School $46,760
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Mankato, MN is $29.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Mankato, MN is 27.2% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,430 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,790.