Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southeast Alabama

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

Median annual salary $32,550 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.65
10th percentile $24,560
90th percentile $55,220
Employed locally 50
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,560
    25th
    $29,750
    50th (median)
    $32,550
    75th
    $40,920
    90th
    $55,220

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,570
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $31,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,060
    Light Truck Drivers $31,780
    Bus Drivers, School $16,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southeast Alabama is $15.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southeast Alabama is 32.7% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $24,560 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,750.