Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $48,440 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $61,200
Employed locally 220
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $46,310
    50th (median)
    $48,440
    75th
    $58,910
    90th
    $61,200

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$42,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,100
    Light Truck Drivers$43,980
    Bus Drivers, School$46,760
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$41,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northwest Minnesota is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northwest Minnesota is 0.2% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,310.