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Garbage Collector Salary in Colorado (2026)
$29.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,694/year ($4,058/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 9th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 3,700 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $60,310 a year — though pay ranges from $39,580 for newcomers to $75,330 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,700 Garbage Collector jobs in Colorado (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Garbage Collector salary of $60,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,694 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $60,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,057 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,614 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,945 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,694 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,058 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Colorado?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Colorado is $60,310 per year ($29.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,770 and $64,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $60,310, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $48,694 per year ($4,058 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,700 Garbage Collector jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.