Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Iowa
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Iowa earn a median of $43,490 a year, +8% 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
- $43,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,890
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,790; the top 10% earn over $53,620. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Iowa
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Iowa?
The median is $43,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,790 and the top 10% earn over $53,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.