Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Colorado
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Colorado earn a median of $60,310 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,700
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,580; the top 10% earn over $75,330. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Colorado
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Colorado?
The median is $60,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,580 and the top 10% earn over $75,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.