Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Iowa
Ranked #23 of 51 · IA
3.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,120 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,850
Employment 1,780
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,220P25 $46,190 Median $49,850P75 $58,050P90 $63,350
About 80% of refuse and recyclable material collectorss in Iowa earn between $38,220 and $63,350. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Iowa is $51,120, about 3.2% below the U.S. average ($52,820). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $75,440 | $66,700 | 750 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $56,990 | $55,030 | 440 |
| Iowa City, IA | $56,810 | $53,990 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $50,820 | $53,050 | 140 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $50,770 | $51,550 | 140 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $49,100 | $49,040 | 110 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $48,460 | $49,020 | 170 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $48,010 | $48,000 | 230 |
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