Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Minnesota
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Minnesota earn a median of $62,570 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,260; the top 10% earn over $71,450. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Minnesota
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Minnesota?
The median is $62,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,260 and the top 10% earn over $71,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+26% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.