How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Oregon?
$63,210a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Oregon. That is $30.39 an hour or $5,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.39
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,270Median: $63,210Highest 10%: $72,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,270 | $25.61 | |
| 25th | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| Median | $63,210 | $30.39 | |
| 75th | $66,180 | $31.82 | |
| 90th | $72,440 | $34.83 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $65,920 |
| Albany, OR | $63,210 |
| Medford, OR | $62,730 |
| Bend, OR | $62,330 |
| Salem, OR | $62,020 |
| Eugene, OR | $59,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 2. Washington | $74,620 |
| 3. New York | $64,950 |
| 4. California | $64,890 |
| 5. Oregon | $63,210 |
| 6. Minnesota | $62,570 |
| 7. Nevada | $61,310 |
| 8. Delaware | $61,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $30.39 ($63,210 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $63,210 against $49,690 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Oregon rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Oregon ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $65,920 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.