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Garbage Collector Salary in Missouri (2026)
$24.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,950/year ($3,412/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 21st of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 1,930 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $50,010 a year — though pay ranges from $31,760 for newcomers to $71,270 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,930 Garbage Collector jobs in Missouri (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Garbage Collector salary of $50,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,950 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $50,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,821 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,826 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,413 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,950 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,412 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Missouri?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Missouri is $50,010 per year ($24.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,420 and $61,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $50,010, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $40,950 per year ($3,412 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 1,930 Garbage Collector jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.