Careers · Recycling and Reclamation Workers · Minnesota
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Minnesota
Recycling and reclamation workers sort, prepare, and process materials destined for reuse or recycling. They identify hazardous substances that must be removed and dismantle products like appliances to extract recyclable components In Minnesota the median pay is $46,280 a year, 15% above the national median of $40,240.
$46,280median pay in Minnesota, per year
$39,110–$52,070middle half earn
54,480employed in Minnesota
$40,240U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlActive ListeningMonitoringOperations MonitoringSpeakingCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingMechanicalAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Recycling and Reclamation Workers.
Licenses and training in Minnesota
Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in other states
Washington · $46,190District of Columbia · $45,740North Dakota · $45,690Colorado · $45,370Massachusetts · $44,920Oregon · $44,750California · $44,710New York · $44,630Wisconsin · $44,610Alaska · $44,510
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against recycling and reclamation workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against recycling and reclamation workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-7062.04. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Minnesota, annual.