How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Colorado?
$60,310a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Colorado. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,580Median: $60,310Highest 10%: $75,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,580 | $19.03 | |
| 25th | $46,770 | $22.49 | |
| Median | $60,310 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $64,410 | $30.97 | |
| 90th | $75,330 | $36.22 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $66,610 |
| Denver, CO | $61,190 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,530 |
| Greeley, CO | $56,160 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $56,020 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $54,930 |
| Pueblo, CO | $46,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 6. Minnesota | $62,570 |
| 7. Nevada | $61,310 |
| 8. Delaware | $61,290 |
| 9. Colorado | $60,310 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $59,810 |
| 11. Utah | $59,310 |
| 12. North Dakota | $59,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $29.00 ($60,310 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $60,310 against $49,690 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Colorado rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Colorado ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $66,610 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.