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

$42,120a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area. That is $20.25 an hour or $3,510 a month.

Hourly
$20.25
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
238 of 313
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,980Median: $42,120Highest 10%: $52,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,980$13.93
25th$33,420$16.07
Median$42,120$20.25
75th$49,270$23.69
90th$52,520$25.25

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Baton Rouge, LA$44,300
Slidell, LA$39,900
New Orleans, LA$39,040
Lake Charles, LA$38,330
Monroe, LA$37,190
Lafayette, LA$36,470
Alexandria, LA$35,500
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Louisiana Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Shreveport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Pump Operator$64,220
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,780
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$51,260
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$49,360
Crane and Tower Operator$48,060
Light Truck Driver$39,290
Driver/Sales Worker$37,110
Laborer and Freight$34,970
Stocker and Order Filler$34,690
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$28,180
Salaries for every job in Shreveport, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area is $20.25 ($42,120 a year).

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

No: $42,120 against $49,690 nationally, 15% less.

How does Shreveport compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $38,810, so Shreveport pays 9% more.

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

238 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,520 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.