Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $38,960 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $30,410
90th percentile $43,780
Employed locally 80
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,410
    25th
    $34,240
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $43,690
    90th
    $43,780

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 76% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 24% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,650
    Corpus Christi, TX $47,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,050

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$29,950
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$22,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$30,500
    Bus Drivers, School$28,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Brownsville, TX is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Brownsville, TX is 19.4% below 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,410 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,240.