How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Eugene?
$59,830a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $28.76 an hour or $4,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.76
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,780Median: $59,830Highest 10%: $62,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| 25th | $56,880 | $27.35 | |
| Median | $59,830 | $28.76 | |
| 75th | $59,830 | $28.76 | |
| 90th | $62,470 | $30.03 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Portland, OR | $65,920 |
| Albany, OR | $63,210 |
| Medford, OR | $62,730 |
| Bend, OR | $62,330 |
| Salem, OR | $62,020 |
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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $28.76 ($59,830 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $59,830 against $49,690 nationally, 20% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $63,210, so Eugene pays 5% less.
Where does Eugene rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
53 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,470 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.