How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Pueblo?
$46,750a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Pueblo, CO metro area. That is $22.48 an hour or $3,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.48
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 191 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,800Median: $46,750Highest 10%: $63,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,800 | $19.13 | |
| 25th | $44,500 | $21.39 | |
| Median | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 75th | $56,610 | $27.22 | |
| 90th | $63,000 | $30.29 |
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 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $54,930 |
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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Pueblo?
The median hourly pay in the Pueblo, CO metro area is $22.48 ($46,750 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Pueblo than the national average?
No: $46,750 against $49,690 nationally, 6% less.
How does Pueblo compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $60,310, so Pueblo pays 22% less.
Where does Pueblo rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
191 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Pueblo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,000 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.