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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Rochester?

$62,500a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $30.05 an hour or $5,208 a month.

Hourly
$30.05
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
28 of 313
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,800Median: $62,500Highest 10%: $70,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,800$23.94
25th$51,190$24.61
Median$62,500$30.05
75th$64,550$31.03
90th$70,300$33.80

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Minneapolis, MN$64,410
Mankato, MN$61,440
Duluth, MN$61,020
Fargo, ND$60,840
St. Cloud, MN$58,980
Grand Forks, ND$58,810
Sioux Falls, SD$31,390
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Minnesota Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$66,650
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$62,180
Bus Driver$48,660
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,640
Light Truck Driver$47,460
Laborer and Freight$46,360
Packer and Packager$42,520
Driver/Sales Worker$39,030
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,860
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,770
Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $30.05 ($62,500 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Rochester than the national average?

Yes: $62,500 against $49,690 nationally, 26% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $62,570, so Rochester pays 0% more.

Where does Rochester rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

28 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,300 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.