Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $52,580 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.28
10th percentile $38,910
90th percentile $63,260
Employed locally 100
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,910
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $52,580
    75th
    $60,020
    90th
    $63,260

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,430
    Bus Drivers, School$47,080
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,080
    Light Truck Drivers$43,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southeast Minnesota is $25.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southeast Minnesota is 8.7% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,910 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.