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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Albany?

$63,210a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Albany, OR metro area. That is $30.39 an hour or $5,268 a month.

Hourly
$30.39
Vs. national median
+27%
Rank among cities
26 of 313
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,910Median: $63,210Highest 10%: $70,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$53,910$25.92
25th$59,170$28.45
Median$63,210$30.39
75th$63,210$30.39
90th$70,500$33.89

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Portland, OR$65,920
Medford, OR$62,730
Bend, OR$62,330
Salem, OR$62,020
Eugene, OR$59,830
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Oregon Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,180
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,270
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,640
Pump Operator$48,150
Bus Driver$47,580
Laborer and Freight$47,150
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$45,900
Light Truck Driver$44,870
Stocker and Order Filler$38,970
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,440
Salaries for every job in Albany, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany, OR metro area is $30.39 ($63,210 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Albany than the national average?

Yes: $63,210 against $49,690 nationally, 27% more.

How does Albany compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $63,210, so Albany pays 0% more.

Where does Albany rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

26 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $53,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,500 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.