Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $49,160 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $42,370
90th percentile $61,510
Employed locally 60
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,370
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $49,160
    75th
    $61,510
    90th
    $61,510

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 77% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 23% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,690
    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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,160
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,460
    Light Truck Drivers $39,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Waco, TX is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Waco, TX is 1.7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,370 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.