Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $30,510 -36.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.67
10th percentile $23,630
90th percentile $45,910
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,630
    25th
    $27,660
    50th (median)
    $30,510
    75th
    $42,340
    90th
    $45,910

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$30,090
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$43,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,660
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$99,820
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,150
    Light Truck Drivers$34,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southwest Louisiana is $14.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southwest Louisiana is 36.9% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $23,630 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,660.