Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $47,050 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $39,040
90th percentile $57,280
Employed locally 2,520
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,040
    25th
    $43,220
    50th (median)
    $47,050
    75th
    $52,110
    90th
    $57,280

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 54% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 46% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $47,050

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,390
    Light Truck Drivers $44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Dallas, TX is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Dallas, TX is 2.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,040 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,220.