How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Montana?
$49,420a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Montana. That is $23.76 an hour or $4,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.76
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,080Median: $49,420Highest 10%: $60,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| Median | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| 75th | $58,090 | $27.93 | |
| 90th | $60,730 | $29.20 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $59,660 |
| Helena, MT | $52,800 |
| Billings, MT | $48,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 21. Missouri | $50,010 |
| 22. Idaho | $49,880 |
| 23. Iowa | $49,850 |
| 24. Montana | $49,420 |
| 25. Nebraska | $49,390 |
| 26. Ohio | $49,330 |
| 27. Wyoming | $48,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $23.76 ($49,420 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $49,420 against $49,690 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Montana rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Montana ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $59,660 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.