Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay range in Bozeman
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,810 or more. The middle half of refuse and recyclable material collectors in Bozeman earn between $59,660 and $64,810.
- $52K10th
- $60K25th
- $60KMedian
- $65K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,020 | $5,002 | $28.86 |
| Median | $59,660 | $4,972 | $28.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,660 | $4,972 | $28.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,810 | $5,401 | $31.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Bozeman vs. Montana and the U.S.
Refuse and recyclable material collectors in Bozeman earn 20% more than the Montana average ($50,200) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($52,820). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $49,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $60,020 | $59,660 | $51,830 | $64,810 | 70 |
| Montana | $50,200 | $49,420 | $37,080 | $60,730 | 370 |
| United States | $52,820 | $49,690 | $33,590 | $75,900 | 147,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary after taxes in Bozeman
On the average salary of $60,020, a single filer in Bozeman takes home about $48,342 a year, or $4,028 a month and $1,859 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bozeman a good place for refuse and recyclable material collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bozeman area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $60,020 buys what about $58,550 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Bozeman ($54,830). A typical home costs $705,739, or 11.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in other Montana cities
Bozeman ranks 1st of 3 Montana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries in Montana
Highest-paying cities for refuse and recyclable material collectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($88,030).
- San Jose, CA$88,030
- Seattle, WA$76,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,010
- Chicago, IL$71,570
- Santa Rosa, CA$70,560
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Bozeman: questions
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make an hour in Bozeman?
$28.86 an hour on average, and $28.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Bozeman?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the refuse and recyclable material collectors take-home pay in Bozeman?
About $48,342 a year ($4,028 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,020.
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors earn more in Bozeman than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($52,820).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7081; area Bozeman, MT (14580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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