Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Pueblo, CO make a median of $46,750 a year, or about $22.48 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
So what does $47K get you in Pueblo?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in metros near Pueblo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $61K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $59K | , |
| Greeley | $56K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $56K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pueblo, CO
Entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectors (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $75K | +51% | 4,910 |
| Washington | $75K | +50% | 3,750 |
| New York | $65K | +31% | 11,630 |
| California | $65K | +31% | 13,930 |
| Oregon | $63K | +27% | 2,500 |
| Minnesota | $63K | +26% | 2,500 |
| Nevada | $61K | +23% | 770 |
| Delaware | $61K | +23% | 600 |
| Colorado | $60K | +21% | 3,700 |
| Wisconsin | $60K | +20% | 1,550 |
| Utah | $59K | +19% | 960 |
| North Dakota | $59K | +19% | 360 |
| Indiana | $59K | +19% | 3,180 |
| Hawaii | $56K | +13% | 770 |
| Rhode Island | $56K | +13% | 470 |
| District of Columbia | $55K | +12% | 540 |
| New Jersey | $55K | +10% | 4,330 |
| Vermont | $52K | +5% | 160 |
| Michigan | $51K | +3% | 4,020 |
| Massachusetts | $50K | +1% | 1,010 |
| Missouri | $50K | +1% | 1,930 |
| Idaho | $50K | +0% | 730 |
| Iowa | $50K | +0% | 1,780 |
| Montana | $49K | -1% | 370 |
| Nebraska | $49K | -1% | 910 |
| Ohio | $49K | -1% | 4,710 |
| Wyoming | $49K | -2% | 280 |
| Pennsylvania | $48K | -3% | 6,220 |
| Florida | $48K | -4% | 11,650 |
| New Mexico | $48K | -4% | 1,070 |
| Georgia | $47K | -5% | 4,830 |
| Arizona | $47K | -6% | 2,380 |
| New Hampshire | $47K | -6% | 340 |
| Virginia | $47K | -6% | 4,330 |
| Texas | $46K | -7% | 12,860 |
| Alabama | $46K | -7% | 2,790 |
| Alaska | $46K | -8% | 250 |
| Kansas | $46K | -8% | 910 |
| North Carolina | $45K | -10% | 7,250 |
| Maine | $43K | -13% | 770 |
| Tennessee | $43K | -13% | 2,550 |
| Kentucky | $43K | -13% | 1,580 |
| Oklahoma | $43K | -13% | 2,030 |
| Maryland | $42K | -16% | 3,120 |
| Mississippi | $39K | -21% | 1,970 |
| Louisiana | $39K | -22% | 2,200 |
| Connecticut | $38K | -23% | 810 |
| West Virginia | $36K | -28% | 1,000 |
| Arkansas | $36K | -28% | 1,600 |
| South Carolina | $35K | -30% | 2,020 |
| South Dakota | $33K | -34% | 340 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Pueblo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new refuse and recyclable material collectors typically earn — is $40K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,388/month.
Is refuse and recyclable material collector a high-paying job in Pueblo?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $47K locally vs. $50K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Pueblo compare to the national average for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
Pueblo pays $47K median vs. the U.S. average of $50K — that’s -6%.
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Pueblo, CO?
The median is $46,750 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,800, and experienced refuse and recyclable material collectors can clear $63,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Pueblo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,129/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a refuse and recyclable material collectors salary go in Pueblo?
Pueblo 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 $46,750 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.