Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $60,960 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $46,450
90th percentile $61,110
Employed locally 150
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,450
    25th
    $54,170
    50th (median)
    $60,960
    75th
    $61,110
    90th
    $61,110

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 88% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 12% 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
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $65,270
    New York $64,550
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,460
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,600
    Light Truck Drivers $44,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Eugene, OR is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Eugene, OR is 26.1% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,450 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,170.