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Garbage Collector Salary in Montana (2026)
$23.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,323/year ($3,360/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 24th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 370 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $49,420 a year — though pay ranges from $37,080 for newcomers to $60,730 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 370 Garbage Collector jobs in Montana (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Garbage Collector salary of $49,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,323 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $49,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,750 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,781 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,566 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,323 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,360 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Montana?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Montana is $49,420 per year ($23.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,330 and $58,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Montana?
- On the median salary of $49,420, a single filer in Montana takes home about $40,323 per year ($3,360 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 370 Garbage Collector jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.