Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Mobile, AL

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

Median annual salary $48,850 +1% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $34,200
90th percentile $62,260
Employed locally 70
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,200
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $48,850
    75th
    $60,260
    90th
    $62,260

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 84% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 16% 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 Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,820
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,780
    Light Truck Drivers $38,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Mobile, AL is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Mobile, AL is 1% above 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,200 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.