Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Texas
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Texas earn a median of $37,540 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 216,970
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,250; the top 10% earn over $50,140. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Texas
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Texas?
The median is $37,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,250 and the top 10% earn over $50,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.