Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Middle 50%
- $49,880–$70,670
- vs U.S. median
- +23%
- Metro rank
- #21 of 145
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $61,190 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,970 jobs (May 2025). That is 23% above the U.S. median of $49,690 and 1% above the CO statewide median of $60,310. It ranks #21 of 145 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,970 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in other CO metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $60,740 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,530 |
| Greeley, CO | $56,160 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $52,680 |
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Questions
What is the average Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $61,190 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,970 jobs pay between $49,880 and $70,670. The 10th percentile is $39,960 and the 90th is $76,720.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors?
That is 23% above the U.S. median of $49,690 and 1% above the CO statewide median of $60,310. It ranks #21 of 145 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make an hour in Denver?
About $29.42 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $61,190 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.98–$33.98 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.