How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Texas?
$46,330a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Texas. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.27
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,830Median: $46,330Highest 10%: $59,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 25th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 75th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 90th | $59,380 | $28.55 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $56,660 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,040 |
| Austin, TX | $49,560 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $48,940 |
| Beaumont, TX | $48,650 |
| Sherman, TX | $48,030 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,960 |
| Houston, TX | $46,320 |
| Odessa, TX | $46,180 |
| College Station, TX | $45,820 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,380 |
| Amarillo, TX | $43,840 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,830 |
| Victoria, TX | $39,860 |
| Brownsville, TX | $39,670 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,890 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,850 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $35,710 |
| Lubbock, TX | $32,510 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 32. Arizona | $46,910 |
| 33. New Hampshire | $46,580 |
| 34. Virginia | $46,530 |
| 35. Texas | $46,330 |
| 36. Alabama | $46,240 |
| 37. Alaska | $45,740 |
| 38. Kansas | $45,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.27 ($46,330 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $46,330 against $49,690 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Texas ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $56,660 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.