DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Occupational Description:
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck. | Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 9 - South Central | 100 | 16 | $15.69/hr | $0.45/hr | $10.14/hr | $13.17/hr | $16.44/hr | $18.14/hr | $20.37/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,320 | 211 | $16.85/hr | $0.88/hr | $9.56/hr | $12.30/hr | $15.57/hr | $21.17/hr | $26.76/hr |
| U S | 123,160 | 2,217 | $16.98/hr | $0.17/hr | $9.15/hr | $11.74/hr | $15.92/hr | $21.05/hr | $27.38/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | 70 | $10.69/hr | N/A |
| Parking Lot Attendants | 20 | $9.54/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
- Drives truck.
- Starts hoisting device that raises refuse bin attached to rear of truck and dumps contents into opening in enclosed truck body.
