SOC 53-7081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — Provo
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Provo, UT comes to $59,140 a year, ahead of the national median of $49,690 by 19.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Provo, UT comes to $59,140 a year, ahead of the national median of $49,690 by 19.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,190 and $61,420. The lowest tenth earn under $31,770, while the highest tenth earn more than $70,670.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.47 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Salt Lake City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,320. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 192nd of 439 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,770 | −36.1% |
| 25th | $46,190 | −7.0% |
| Median (50th) | $59,140 | +19.0% |
| 75th | $61,420 | +23.6% |
| 90th | $70,670 | +42.2% |
| Mean | $54,550 | +9.8% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $61,320 | 530 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $59,060 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Provo sit close to the national average, so $59,140 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,798US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,140 a year, 19.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,770 to $70,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $61,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Provo, UT?
The median annual wage is $59,140, or $28.43 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 Provo, UT is 19.0% 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 Provo, UT earns more than $70,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,770 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 Salt Lake City, at $61,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Provo, UT. 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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