Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $45,050 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $24,270
90th percentile $58,970
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,270
    25th
    $29,750
    50th (median)
    $45,050
    75th
    $50,230
    90th
    $58,970

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,940
    Light Truck Drivers$36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southwest Alabama is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southwest Alabama is 6.8% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $24,270 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,750.