Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Colorado
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Colorado earn a median of $45,370 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,140
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,730; the top 10% earn over $57,180. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Colorado
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Colorado?
The median is $45,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,730 and the top 10% earn over $57,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.