Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $35,130 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.89
10th percentile $29,040
90th percentile $45,470
Employed locally 160
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,040
    25th
    $31,590
    50th (median)
    $35,130
    75th
    $38,870
    90th
    $45,470

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $31,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,000
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,290
    Light Truck Drivers $34,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northeast Oklahoma is $16.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northeast Oklahoma is 27.3% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,040 per year in Northeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,590.