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Garbage Collector Salary in Utah (2026)
$28.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,167/year ($3,931/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 11th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 960 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $59,310 a year — though pay ranges from $42,990 for newcomers to $72,930 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 960 Garbage Collector jobs in Utah (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Garbage Collector salary of $59,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,167 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $59,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,937 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,537 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,669 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,167 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,931 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Utah?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Utah is $59,310 per year ($28.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,010 and $61,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Utah?
- On the median salary of $59,310, a single filer in Utah takes home about $47,167 per year ($3,931 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 960 Garbage Collector jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.