Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $46,630 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $34,750
90th percentile $62,250
Employed locally 430
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,750
    25th
    $36,780
    50th (median)
    $46,630
    75th
    $56,740
    90th
    $62,250

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 67% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    Salinas, CA $69,210
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $62,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,860

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,750
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,310
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,270
    Light Truck Drivers $39,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Birmingham, AL is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.77 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Birmingham, AL is 3.6% below the national median of $48,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Birmingham?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,750 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,780.