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Garbage Collector Salary in Wyoming (2026)
$23.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,407/year ($3,451/month) for a single filer
Wyoming ranks 27th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 280 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Wyoming, the typical worker earns $48,820 a year — though pay ranges from $33,770 for newcomers to $58,800 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 280 Garbage Collector jobs in Wyoming (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wyoming
A median Garbage Collector salary of $48,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Wyoming), a single filer keeps about $41,407 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $48,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,678 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,735 |
| Wyoming state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,407 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,451 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Wyoming?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Wyoming is $48,820 per year ($23.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,850 and $52,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Wyoming?
- On the median salary of $48,820, a single filer in Wyoming takes home about $41,407 per year ($3,451 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Wyoming?
- BLS counts 280 Garbage Collector jobs in Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming.