Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $37,180 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $29,520
90th percentile $46,070
Employed locally 120
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,520
    25th
    $31,170
    50th (median)
    $37,180
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $46,070

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,650
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,150
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,340
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,520
    Light Truck Drivers $36,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northwest Alabama is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northwest Alabama is 23.1% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,520 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,170.