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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,330
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.4% vs 2024
$44,700
Mean Salary
$46,330
Median Salary
$22.27
Hourly Rate
12,860 people work as Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas earn a median salary of $46,330 per year ($3,860/month).
This is 8.3% below the national average of $50,528.
Texas ranks #35 out of 51 states for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay.
Approximately 12,860 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 1.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Active Listening
2.88
Speaking
2.88
Critical Thinking
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.22
English Language
2.8
Transportation
2.6
Customer and Personal Service
2.55
Public Safety and Security
2.55
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(81.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas
Salaries for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas range from $30,830 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,380 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,880 and $50,040.
Median $46,330
P10: $30,830P25: $35,880P75: $50,040P90: $59,380
10th
$30,830
25th
$35,880
Median
$46,330
75th
$50,040
90th
$59,380
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,830
$14.82
$2,569
25th Percentile
$35,880
$17.25
$2,990
Median (50th)
$46,330
$22.27
$3,860
75th Percentile
$50,040
$24.06
$4,170
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,380
$28.55
$4,948
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,700 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#35
Texas ranks #35 of 51 states
$50,528
National avg. for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas is $46,330 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,700.
What is the salary range for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas?
Salaries for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas range from $30,830 at the 10th percentile to $59,380 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,880 and $50,040.
What is the starting salary for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas?
Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors positions in Texas typically start around $30,830 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,880 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 12,860 people are employed as Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas is approximately $22.27 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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