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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Auburn?

$49,620a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area. That is $23.86 an hour or $4,135 a month.

Hourly
$23.86
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
125 of 313
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,730Median: $49,620Highest 10%: $62,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,730$18.62
25th$45,680$21.96
Median$49,620$23.86
75th$59,320$28.52
90th$62,970$30.27

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Huntsville, AL$51,090
Mobile, AL$48,460
Birmingham, AL$47,930
Tuscaloosa, AL$47,920
Daphne, AL$47,150
Anniston, AL$46,770
Decatur, AL$44,020
Dothan, AL$39,350
Montgomery, AL$37,630
Columbus, GA$37,090
Florence, AL$36,280
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Alabama Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Auburn

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,870
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$49,210
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,160
Light Truck Driver$36,960
Stocker and Order Filler$34,900
Laborer and Freight$33,090
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$32,680
Packer and Packager$30,880
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,520
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$28,580
Salaries for every job in Auburn, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Auburn?

The median hourly pay in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area is $23.86 ($49,620 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Auburn than the national average?

Yes: $49,620 against $49,690 nationally, 0% more.

How does Auburn compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $46,240, so Auburn pays 7% more.

Where does Auburn rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

125 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Auburn?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,970 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.