Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Oregon

Ranked #6 of 51 · OR

19.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,930 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $63,210
Employment 2,500

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $53,270P25 $59,960 Median $63,210P75 $66,180P90 $72,440

About 80% of refuse and recyclable material collectorss in Oregon earn between $53,270 and $72,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Oregon
$62,930
U.S. average
$52,820

The mean refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Oregon is $62,930, about 19.1% above the U.S. average ($52,820). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Oregon

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,920 $66,580 1,500
Albany, OR $63,210 $61,580 70
Medford, OR $62,730 $61,460 130
Bend, OR $62,330 $62,200 140
Salem, OR $62,020 $61,330 180
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $59,960 $59,780 130
Eugene-Springfield, OR $59,830 $57,810 170
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $59,420 $58,450 160

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Oregon?

The median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Oregon is $63,210 per year (mean $62,930), and about 80% earn between $53,270 and $72,440.

How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make per hour in Oregon?

Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,930 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Oregon a high-paying state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?

Oregon ranks #6 of 51 states for refuse and recyclable material collectors pay. Its mean salary of $62,930 is about 19.1% above the U.S. average of $52,820.

Which metro areas in Oregon pay refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Oregon for refuse and recyclable material collectors are Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($65,920), Albany, OR ($63,210), Medford, OR ($62,730), by median annual wage.

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