Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $46,220 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $61,890
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $43,420
    50th (median)
    $46,220
    75th
    $58,270
    90th
    $61,890

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380
    Boulder, CO $66,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $65,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,860

    Related occupations in Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,150
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,320
    Light Truck Drivers $41,120
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,810
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $40,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Pueblo, CO is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Pueblo, CO is 4.4% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,090 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,420.