Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $41,820 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.10
10th percentile $30,060
90th percentile $59,060
Employed locally 150
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,060
    25th
    $30,480
    50th (median)
    $41,820
    75th
    $45,790
    90th
    $59,060

    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 Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,080
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,010
    Light Truck Drivers $33,800
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $44,030
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $39,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northwest Oklahoma is $20.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 13.5% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,060 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,480.