Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors *
U S |
$15.29 | $19.44 | $24.68 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.45 | $23.53 | $25.38 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.83 | $20.53 | $25.74 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$15.34 | $23.77 | $29.44 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.35 | $23.24 | $24.59 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$19.04 | $19.92 | $24.80 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.00 | $19.26 | $24.42 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$18.18 | $22.97 | $30.27 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2,150 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors most often work?
- Waste Management and Remediation Service
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Administrative and Support Services
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,442 new Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 140,500 | 157,200 | 16,700 | 11.9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,404 | 2,558 | 154 | 6.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 265 | 282 | 17 | 6.4% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 223 | 234 | 11 | 4.9% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 223 | 237 | 14 | 6.3% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 227 | 240 | 13 | 5.7% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 261 | 274 | 13 | 5% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,054 | 1,123 | 69 | 6.5% |
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