OR · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 53-7081

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Oregon

Median Annual Salary $61,040 +26% above national average (national: $48,350)
$59,940Mean Annual
$29Median Hourly
2,080Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$61,040
$48,880
10th pct.
$67,460
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$48,880$23.50
25th percentile$58,040$27.90
50th percentile (median)$61,040$29.34
75th percentile$63,920$30.73
90th percentile (top earners)$67,460$32.43
Mean (average)$59,940$28.82

How Oregon Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Oregon
Oregon (current) $61,040
Washington $71,440 +17%
Nevada $65,440 +7%
New York $64,550 +6%
Illinois $61,880 +1%
California $61,650 +1%
Minnesota $61,630 +1%
Colorado $60,610 -1%
Wisconsin $60,390 -1%

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Computer User Support Specialists $61,120 9,020
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Insurance Sales Agents $60,710 4,550
Postal Service Clerks $60,590 990
Interpreters and Translators $61,520 1,220

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Oregon is $59,940 per year. The median (middle) salary is $61,040 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectorss (10th percentile) in Oregon typically earn around $48,880 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $58,040 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Oregon make approximately $67,460 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $63,920 per year.

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

The median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Oregon is $61,040, which is +26% above 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