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Garbage Collector Salary in Oregon (2026)
$30.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,012/year ($4,001/month) for a single filer
Oregon is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Garbage Collectors (5th of 51), with a median about 20% above the national average. Of the 2,500 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $63,210 a year — though pay ranges from $53,270 for newcomers to $72,440 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $53,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,500 Garbage Collector jobs in Oregon (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Garbage Collector salary of $63,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,012 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $63,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,405 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,836 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,957 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,012 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,001 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Oregon?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Oregon is $63,210 per year ($30.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,960 and $66,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $63,210, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $48,012 per year ($4,001 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,500 Garbage Collector jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.