Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $52,330 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.16
10th percentile $47,880
90th percentile $58,850
Employed locally 100
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,880
    25th
    $50,530
    50th (median)
    $52,330
    75th
    $57,940
    90th
    $58,850

    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$37,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,840
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,140
    Light Truck Drivers$40,560
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Eastern Oregon is $25.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Eastern Oregon is 8.2% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,880 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,530.