Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $36,850 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $30,320
90th percentile $47,070
Employed locally 600
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,320
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $46,150
    90th
    $47,070

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 54% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 46% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $62,040
    Oklahoma City, OK $44,920
    Roanoke, VA $43,680
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $41,820
    Lawton, OK $40,120
    Oklahoma $36,850

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,230
    Light Truck Drivers $38,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Tulsa, OK is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Tulsa, OK is 23.8% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,320 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.