Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $48,690 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $58,050
Employed locally 1,040
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $40,830
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $49,990
    90th
    $58,050

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 66% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 34% 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
    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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,520
    Light Truck Drivers$39,300
    Driver/Sales Workers$26,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in San Antonio, TX is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in San Antonio, TX is 0.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,830.