Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay range in Idaho Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,740 or more. The middle half of refuse and recyclable material collectors in Idaho Falls earn between $48,100 and $81,010.
- $41K10th
- $48K25th
- $55KMedian
- $81K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,730 | $5,311 | $30.64 |
| Median | $55,080 | $4,590 | $26.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,100 | $4,008 | $23.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,010 | $6,751 | $38.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Idaho Falls vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Refuse and recyclable material collectors in Idaho Falls earn 24% more than the Idaho average ($51,350) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($52,820). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $49,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | $63,730 | $55,080 | $41,370 | $108,740 | 130 |
| Idaho | $51,350 | $49,880 | $38,210 | $58,030 | 730 |
| 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 Idaho Falls
On the average salary of $63,730, a single filer in Idaho Falls takes home about $51,118 a year, or $4,260 a month and $1,966 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Idaho Falls a good place for refuse and recyclable material collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Idaho Falls area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.4), so the average $63,730 buys what about $67,502 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Idaho Falls ($46,800). A typical home costs $413,631, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in other Idaho cities
Idaho Falls ranks 1st of 5 Idaho metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Idaho Falls$63,730
- Lewiston$51,860
- Pocatello$51,340
- Boise$49,950
- Coeur d'Alene$48,300
All Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries in Idaho
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 Idaho Falls: questions
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make an hour in Idaho Falls?
$30.64 an hour on average, and $26.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the refuse and recyclable material collectors take-home pay in Idaho Falls?
About $51,118 a year ($4,260 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,730. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors earn more in Idaho Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Idaho Falls, ID (26820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.69, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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