Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Colorado make a median of $60,310 a year, or about $29 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectors (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $67K | +10% | 110 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $61K | +1% | 1,970 |
| Colorado Springs | $59K | -3% | 420 |
| Greeley | $56K | -7% | 250 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $56K | -7% | 120 |
| Grand Junction | $55K | -9% | 120 |
| Pueblo | $47K | -22% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new refuse and recyclable material collectors typically earn — is $40K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,375/month.
Is refuse and recyclable material collector a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 21% above the national median — $60K here vs. $50K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
Colorado pays $60K median vs. the U.S. average of $50K — that’s +21%.
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Colorado?
The median is $60,310 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,580, and experienced refuse and recyclable material collectors can clear $75,330. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,987/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a refuse and recyclable material collectors salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary is worth about $60,310 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do refuse and recyclable material collectors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.