LA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 53-7081

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual Salary $36,890 -24% below national average (national: $48,350)
$38,790Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
2,200Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$36,890
$26,290
10th pct.
$51,950
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$26,290$12.64
25th percentile$30,350$14.59
50th percentile (median)$36,890$17.73
75th percentile$46,240$22.23
90th percentile (top earners)$51,950$24.98
Mean (average)$38,790$18.65

How Louisiana Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Louisiana
Louisiana (current) $36,890
Washington $71,440 +94%
Nevada $65,440 +77%
New York $64,550 +75%
Illinois $61,880 +68%
California $61,650 +67%
Minnesota $61,630 +67%
Oregon $61,040 +65%
Colorado $60,610 +64%

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Related Occupations in Louisiana

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Helpers--Production Workers $36,910 3,090
Printing Press Operators $36,810 800
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $36,780 410
Data Entry Keyers $36,630 1,540
Library Technicians $37,210 1,530
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $36,530 3,870

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Louisiana?

The mean refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Louisiana is $38,790 per year. The median (middle) salary is $36,890 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Louisiana?

Entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectorss (10th percentile) in Louisiana typically earn around $26,290 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,350 per year.

What is the highest Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Louisiana?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Louisiana make approximately $51,950 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $46,240 per year.

How does the Louisiana Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary compare to the national average?

The median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Louisiana is $36,890, which is -24% below national average of $48,350.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes