Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $38,510 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $29,520
90th percentile $47,930
Employed locally 50
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,520
    25th
    $33,340
    50th (median)
    $38,510
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $47,930

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 62% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 38% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,540
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,400
    Light Truck Drivers$36,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,960
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$26,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Lubbock, TX is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Lubbock, TX is 20.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,520 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,340.