Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Coast Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,870 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $45,700
90th percentile $65,030
Employed locally 140
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,700
    25th
    $52,540
    50th (median)
    $57,870
    75th
    $61,560
    90th
    $65,030

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,530
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,750
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,740
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $32,510
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,500
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers $45,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Coast Oregon is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Coast Oregon is 19.7% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,700 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,540.