Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,620 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $21,660
90th percentile $46,440
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,660
    25th
    $29,780
    50th (median)
    $36,620
    75th
    $38,360
    90th
    $46,440

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $44,460
    Bus Drivers, School $23,870
    Light Truck Drivers $30,000
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northeast Louisiana is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northeast Louisiana is 24.3% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $21,660 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,780.