Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $51,970 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.99
10th percentile $36,820
90th percentile $62,890
Employed locally 80
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,820
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $51,970
    75th
    $62,760
    90th
    $62,890

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 58% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 42% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,880
    Mankato, MN $61,500
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,680
    Fargo, ND-MN $58,420
    St. Cloud, MN $57,400
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $50,030

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,890
    Light Truck Drivers$45,920
    Bus Drivers, School$47,620
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Rochester, MN is $24.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Rochester, MN is 7.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,820 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.