How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Minnesota?
$62,570a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Minnesota. That is $30.08 an hour or $5,214 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.08
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,260Median: $62,570Highest 10%: $71,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| 25th | $52,030 | $25.01 | |
| Median | $62,570 | $30.08 | |
| 75th | $65,980 | $31.72 | |
| 90th | $71,450 | $34.35 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,410 |
| Rochester, MN | $62,500 |
| Mankato, MN | $61,440 |
| Duluth, MN | $61,020 |
| Fargo, ND | $60,840 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $58,980 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $58,810 |
| La Crosse, WI | $50,030 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $31,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 3. New York | $64,950 |
| 4. California | $64,890 |
| 5. Oregon | $63,210 |
| 6. Minnesota | $62,570 |
| 7. Nevada | $61,310 |
| 8. Delaware | $61,290 |
| 9. Colorado | $60,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $30.08 ($62,570 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $62,570 against $49,690 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Minnesota ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $64,410 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.