Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $60,590 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $39,500
90th percentile $68,180
Employed locally 160
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,500
    25th
    $48,340
    50th (median)
    $60,590
    75th
    $63,780
    90th
    $68,180

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,380
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,440
    Bus Drivers, School $47,350
    Light Truck Drivers $44,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southwest Minnesota is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southwest Minnesota is 25.3% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,500 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,340.