Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $36,870 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $29,820
90th percentile $48,720
Employed locally 180
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,820
    25th
    $30,290
    50th (median)
    $36,870
    75th
    $45,000
    90th
    $48,720

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 62% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 38% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,720
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,200
    Light Truck Drivers $45,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,460
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in College Station, TX is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in College Station, TX is 23.7% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,820 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,290.