Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Eagle Pass, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eagle Pass, TX

Median annual salary $35,710 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.17
10th percentile $23,860
90th percentile $42,450
Employed locally 40
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,860
    25th
    $23,860
    50th (median)
    $35,710
    75th
    $41,290
    90th
    $42,450

    Eagle Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,270 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 70% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 30% 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 Eagle Pass, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,080
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,320
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $42,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $30,500
    Light Truck Drivers $35,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Eagle Pass, TX is $17.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Eagle Pass, TX is 26.1% 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 Eagle Pass?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $23,860 per year in Eagle Pass, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,860.