Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $47,500 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $50,090
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $47,500
    75th
    $47,760
    90th
    $50,090

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,670
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,990
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,510
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northwest Nebraska is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northwest Nebraska is 1.8% 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 Northwest Nebraska?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.