Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,590 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $59,490
Employed locally 140
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $44,250
    50th (median)
    $47,590
    75th
    $48,470
    90th
    $59,490

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,620
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,880
    Bus Drivers, School$45,790
    Light Truck Drivers$41,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northeast Iowa is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northeast Iowa is 1.6% below 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,250.