Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $44,360 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $30,770
90th percentile $58,750
Employed locally 40
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,770
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $44,360
    75th
    $48,430
    90th
    $58,750

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,840
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,080
    Light Truck Drivers $45,600
    Bus Drivers, School $48,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northeast Minnesota is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northeast Minnesota is 8.3% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,770 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.