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

$62,730a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Medford, OR metro area. That is $30.16 an hour or $5,228 a month.

Hourly
$30.16
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
27 of 313
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,110Median: $62,730Highest 10%: $63,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$57,110$27.46
25th$59,360$28.54
Median$62,730$30.16
75th$63,390$30.48
90th$63,390$30.48

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Portland, OR$65,920
Albany, OR$63,210
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 Medford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Bus Driver$59,850
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,220
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,590
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$51,930
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$46,630
Light Truck Driver$45,880
Driver/Sales Worker$42,080
Stocker and Order Filler$39,120
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$38,890
Laborer and Freight$37,980
Salaries for every job in Medford, OR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Medford, OR metro area is $30.16 ($62,730 a year).

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

Yes: $62,730 against $49,690 nationally, 26% more.

How does Medford compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $63,210, so Medford pays 1% less.

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

27 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $57,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,390 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.