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Garbage Collector Salary in Texas (2026)
$22.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,406/year ($3,284/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 35th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 12,860 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $46,330 a year — though pay ranges from $30,830 for newcomers to $59,380 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,860 Garbage Collector jobs in Texas (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Garbage Collector salary of $46,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $39,406 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,380 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,544 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,406 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,284 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Texas?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Texas is $46,330 per year ($22.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,880 and $50,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Texas?
- On the median salary of $46,330, a single filer in Texas takes home about $39,406 per year ($3,284 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 12,860 Garbage Collector jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.