How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Grand Junction?
$54,930a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Grand Junction, CO metro area. That is $26.41 an hour or $4,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.41
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,790Median: $54,930Highest 10%: $71,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $54,930 | $26.41 | |
| 75th | $57,150 | $27.48 | |
| 90th | $71,280 | $34.27 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Boulder, CO | $66,610 |
| Denver, CO | $61,190 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,530 |
| Greeley, CO | $56,160 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $56,020 |
| Pueblo, CO | $46,750 |
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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Grand Junction?
The median hourly pay in the Grand Junction, CO metro area is $26.41 ($54,930 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Grand Junction than the national average?
Yes: $54,930 against $49,690 nationally, 11% more.
How does Grand Junction compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $60,310, so Grand Junction pays 9% less.
Where does Grand Junction rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
90 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Grand Junction?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,280 or more.
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.