Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $53,110 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.53
10th percentile $32,710
90th percentile $61,880
Employed locally 330
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,710
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $53,110
    75th
    $59,780
    90th
    $61,880

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 56% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 44% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,790
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,680
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,590
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $59,080
    Ogden, UT $54,870
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,580

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,950
    Light Truck Drivers $43,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Salt Lake City, UT is $25.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 9.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $32,710 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.