Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Texas
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Texas earn a median of $46,330 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,860
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,830; the top 10% earn over $59,380. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Texas
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Texas?
The median is $46,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,830 and the top 10% earn over $59,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.