How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Louisiana?
$38,810a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Louisiana. That is $18.66 an hour or $3,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.66
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,840Median: $38,810Highest 10%: $59,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,840 | $13.38 | |
| 25th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| Median | $38,810 | $18.66 | |
| 75th | $49,270 | $23.69 | |
| 90th | $59,010 | $28.37 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,300 |
| Shreveport, LA | $42,120 |
| Slidell, LA | $39,900 |
| New Orleans, LA | $39,040 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,330 |
| Hammond, LA | $37,920 |
| Monroe, LA | $37,190 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36,470 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 43. Oklahoma | $43,060 |
| 44. Maryland | $41,870 |
| 45. Mississippi | $39,170 |
| 46. Louisiana | $38,810 |
| 47. Connecticut | $38,220 |
| 48. West Virginia | $35,840 |
| 49. Arkansas | $35,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.66 ($38,810 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $38,810 against $49,690 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Louisiana ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $44,300 a year.
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.