Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $48,650 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $59,630
Employed locally 1,020
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $45,090
    50th (median)
    $48,650
    75th
    $55,340
    90th
    $59,630

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 50% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $54,020
    Waco, TX $49,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,690
    Corpus Christi, TX $47,620
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $47,050
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,050

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,570
    Light Truck Drivers $44,420
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Austin, TX is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Austin, TX is 0.6% above the national median of $48,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Austin?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,090.