How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Alexandria?
$35,500a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.07
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 295 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,350Median: $35,500Highest 10%: $49,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,350 | $12.19 | |
| 25th | $25,350 | $12.19 | |
| Median | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| 75th | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 90th | $49,610 | $23.85 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,300 |
| Shreveport, LA | $42,120 |
| Slidell, LA | $39,900 |
| New Orleans, LA | $39,040 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,330 |
| Monroe, LA | $37,190 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Alexandria, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $17.07 ($35,500 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $35,500 against $49,690 nationally, 29% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $38,810, so Alexandria pays 9% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
295 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,610 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.