Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,110 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $60,410
Employed locally 150
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $35,660
    50th (median)
    $47,110
    75th
    $59,900
    90th
    $60,410

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,430
    Bus Drivers, School $16,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,850
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northeast Alabama is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northeast Alabama is 2.6% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,660.