How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Salem?
$62,020a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $29.82 an hour or $5,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.82
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,000Median: $62,020Highest 10%: $70,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,000 | $25.48 | |
| 25th | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| Median | $62,020 | $29.82 | |
| 75th | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 90th | $70,480 | $33.88 |
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 |
| Eugene, OR | $59,830 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $125,100 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $60,500 |
| Bus Driver | $51,570 |
| Pump Operator | $48,200 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $47,790 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $46,600 |
| Light Truck Driver | $46,330 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $41,520 |
| Laborer and Freight | $40,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $29.82 ($62,020 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $62,020 against $49,690 nationally, 25% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $63,210, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
31 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,480 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.