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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in St. Cloud?

$58,980a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $28.36 an hour or $4,915 a month.

Hourly
$28.36
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
64 of 313
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,260Median: $58,980Highest 10%: $63,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,260$22.72
25th$52,170$25.08
Median$58,980$28.36
75th$62,010$29.81
90th$63,420$30.49

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Minneapolis, MN$64,410
Rochester, MN$62,500
Mankato, MN$61,440
Duluth, MN$61,020
Fargo, ND$60,840
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 St. Cloud

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$64,990
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$61,960
Bus Driver$48,160
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,480
Driver/Sales Worker$47,210
Light Truck Driver$46,330
Laborer and Freight$45,480
Packer and Packager$37,940
Stocker and Order Filler$36,970
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,870
Salaries for every job in St. Cloud, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in St. Cloud?

The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $28.36 ($58,980 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in St. Cloud than the national average?

Yes: $58,980 against $49,690 nationally, 19% more.

How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $62,570, so St. Cloud pays 6% less.

Where does St. Cloud rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

64 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in St. Cloud?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,420 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.