Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary
in Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $47,420–$66,250
- vs U.S. median
- +22%
- Metro rank
- #24 of 145
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in the Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $60,740 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $49,690 and 1% above the CO statewide median of $60,310. It ranks #24 of 145 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in other CO metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,190 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,530 |
| Greeley, CO | $56,160 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $52,680 |
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Questions
What is the average Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $60,740 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $47,420 and $66,250. The 10th percentile is $39,320 and the 90th is $74,970.
Is Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $49,690 and 1% above the CO statewide median of $60,310. It ranks #24 of 145 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make an hour in Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area?
About $29.20 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $60,740 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.80–$31.85 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.