SOC 53-7081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — Bozeman
Bozeman, MT · 2 metro areas compared
In Bozeman, MT the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors is $59,660 a year, which is 20.1% higher than the national figure of $49,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bozeman, MT the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors is $59,660 a year, which is 20.1% higher than the national figure of $49,690. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,660 and $64,810. The lowest tenth earn under $51,830, while the highest tenth earn more than $64,810.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.98 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Helena records the highest median at $52,800. Of the 288 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 147th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,830 | +4.3% |
| 25th | $59,660 | +20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $59,660 | +20.1% |
| 75th | $64,810 | +30.4% |
| 90th | $64,810 | +30.4% |
| Mean | $60,020 | +20.8% |
Other metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bozeman run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $59,660 goes as far as $63,066 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,066US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,660 a year, 20.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,830 to $64,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Helena, at $52,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Bozeman, MT?
The median annual wage is $59,660, or $28.68 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,690, so pay in Bozeman, MT is 20.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bozeman, MT earns more than $64,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Helena, at $52,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Bozeman, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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