How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Iowa?
$49,850a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Iowa. That is $23.97 an hour or $4,154 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.97
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,220Median: $49,850Highest 10%: $63,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| Median | $49,850 | $23.97 | |
| 75th | $58,050 | $27.91 | |
| 90th | $63,350 | $30.46 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $75,440 |
| Des Moines, IA | $56,990 |
| Iowa City, IA | $56,810 |
| Omaha, NE | $51,530 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $50,820 |
| Waterloo, IA | $50,770 |
| Sioux City, IA | $47,830 |
| Ames, IA | $47,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 20. Massachusetts | $50,310 |
| 21. Missouri | $50,010 |
| 22. Idaho | $49,880 |
| 23. Iowa | $49,850 |
| 24. Montana | $49,420 |
| 25. Nebraska | $49,390 |
| 26. Ohio | $49,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.97 ($49,850 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $49,850 against $49,690 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Iowa rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Iowa ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $75,440 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.