Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $47,720 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $56,280
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $46,890
    50th (median)
    $47,720
    75th
    $49,160
    90th
    $56,280

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 74% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 26% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,940
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $60,110
    Idaho Falls, ID $55,110
    Midland, TX $54,020
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $51,920
    Lewiston, ID-WA $51,500

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,910
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,970
    Light Truck Drivers $42,050
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Pocatello, ID is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Pocatello, ID is 1.3% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,890.