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Garbage Collector Salary in Idaho (2026)
$23.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,468/year ($3,372/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 22nd of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 730 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $49,880 a year — though pay ranges from $38,210 for newcomers to $58,030 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 730 Garbage Collector jobs in Idaho (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Garbage Collector salary of $49,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,468 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $49,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,806 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,816 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,790 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,468 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,372 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Idaho?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Idaho is $49,880 per year ($23.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,350 and $55,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $49,880, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $40,468 per year ($3,372 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 730 Garbage Collector jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.