Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Minnesota
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Minnesota earn an average of $59,790 a year. That is $6,970 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $52,820. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $62,910.
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Average pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Minnesota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,820 | $25.39 |
| Minnesota | $59,790 | $28.75 |
| North Dakota | $56,220 | $27.03 |
| Wisconsin | $55,090 | $26.49 |
| Iowa | $51,120 | $24.58 |
| South Dakota | $34,810 | $16.74 |
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Average pay, Minnesota, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Minnesota?
The average is $59,790 a year, and the median is $62,570. That is $6,970 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $52,820.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$28.75 an hour on average; the median is $30.08.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($62,910), followed by Rochester, MN ($60,720). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($34,430).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #7 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.