Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $38,520 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $27,290
90th percentile $51,030
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,290
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $38,520
    75th
    $46,830
    90th
    $51,030

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 59% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 41% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,080
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,990
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,730
    Light Truck Drivers $35,470
    Bus Drivers, School $46,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Longview, TX is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Longview, TX is 20.3% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $27,290 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.