Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Oregon
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Oregon earn a median of $63,210 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,270; the top 10% earn over $72,440. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Oregon
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Oregon?
The median is $63,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,270 and the top 10% earn over $72,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+27% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.