SOC 53-7081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — Northeast Oklahoma
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
At $36,230, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors, 27.1% beneath the national figure of $49,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,230, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors, 27.1% beneath the national figure of $49,690. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $32,380 and $41,290. The lowest tenth earn under $29,050, while the highest tenth earn more than $46,730.
Employment stands at 150, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Oklahoma City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,540. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 259th of 352 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,050 | −41.5% |
| 25th | $32,380 | −34.8% |
| Median (50th) | $36,230 | −27.1% |
| 75th | $41,290 | −16.9% |
| 90th | $46,730 | −6.0% |
| Mean | $36,810 | −25.9% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $50,540 | 590 | |
| 2 | Tulsa | $38,330 | 540 | |
| 3 | Lawton | $37,490 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $36,230 goes as far as $41,264 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,264US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,230 a year, 27.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,050 to $46,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $50,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northeast Oklahoma, OK?
The median annual wage is $36,230, or $17.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,690, so pay in Northeast Oklahoma, OK is 27.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northeast Oklahoma, OK earns more than $46,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,050 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oklahoma City, at $50,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Oklahoma, OK. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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