Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $56,340 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.09
10th percentile $51,360
90th percentile $61,120
Employed locally 40
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,360
    25th
    $56,340
    50th (median)
    $56,340
    75th
    $59,000
    90th
    $61,120

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 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
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $62,930
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,030
    Bend, OR $60,210

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,880
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,570
    Light Truck Drivers $47,670
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Minot, ND is $27.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Minot, ND is 16.5% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $51,360 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,340.