Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $30,130 -37.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.49
10th percentile $24,710
90th percentile $43,920
Employed locally 30
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,710
    25th
    $27,610
    50th (median)
    $30,130
    75th
    $36,810
    90th
    $43,920

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 42% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 58% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $38,190
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $33,580

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,330
    Light Truck Drivers $43,830
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,750
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,980
    Driver/Sales Workers $38,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Rapid City, SD is $14.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Rapid City, SD is 37.7% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $24,710 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,610.