Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,820 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 260
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $38,080
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $49,260
    90th
    $59,780

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,370
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,470
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,950
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,470
    Bus Drivers, School$47,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southeast Iowa is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southeast Iowa is 3.2% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,080.