Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,910 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $33,970
90th percentile $56,370
Employed locally 130
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,970
    25th
    $40,290
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $49,160
    90th
    $56,370

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,990
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,600
    Light Truck Drivers$38,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southeast-Central Idaho is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.84 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 0.9% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,970 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,290.