Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,530 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $73,670
Employed locally 210
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $48,480
    50th (median)
    $60,530
    75th
    $65,080
    90th
    $73,670

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,380
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $63,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northwest Colorado is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northwest Colorado is 25.2% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,480.