Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $54,020 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $46,200
90th percentile $57,700
Employed locally 100
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,200
    25th
    $49,830
    50th (median)
    $54,020
    75th
    $56,450
    90th
    $57,700

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 58% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 42% 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
    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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,050

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,730
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,860
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,750
    Wellhead Pumpers $79,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,300
    Light Truck Drivers $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Midland, TX is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Midland, TX is 11.7% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,200 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,830.