Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $37,280 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.92
10th percentile $27,930
90th percentile $57,520
Employed locally 170
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,930
    25th
    $30,380
    50th (median)
    $37,280
    75th
    $47,580
    90th
    $57,520

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,060
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,350
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $44,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northeast Nebraska is $17.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northeast Nebraska is 22.9% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $27,930 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,380.