SOC 53-7081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — Davenport
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL · 6 metro areas compared
In Davenport, IA the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors reaches $75,440 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Davenport, IA the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors reaches $75,440 a year. That is 51.8% more than the national median of $49,690. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $57,930 and $75,440. The lowest tenth earn under $49,850, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,440.
Employment stands at 750, or 4.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Des Moines leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 115th of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,850 | +0.3% |
| 25th | $57,930 | +16.6% |
| Median (50th) | $75,440 | +51.8% |
| 75th | $75,440 | +51.8% |
| 90th | $75,440 | +51.8% |
| Mean | $66,700 | +34.2% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $56,990 | 440 | |
| 2 | Iowa City | $56,810 | 60 | |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids | $50,820 | 140 | |
| 4 | Waterloo | $50,770 | 140 | |
| 5 | Sioux City | $47,830 | 70 | |
| 6 | Ames | $47,810 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Davenport run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $75,440 goes as far as $85,923 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 72.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,923US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,440 a year, 51.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,850 to $75,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 750 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Des Moines, at $56,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Davenport, IA?
The median annual wage is $75,440, or $36.27 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 Davenport, IA is 51.8% 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 Davenport, IA earns more than $75,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,850 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 Des Moines, at $56,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 750 jobs in this occupation in Davenport, IA. 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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