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

$49,670a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,139 a month.

Hourly
$23.88
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
124 of 313
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,610Median: $49,670Highest 10%: $58,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,610$13.27
25th$35,030$16.84
Median$49,670$23.88
75th$58,360$28.06
90th$58,610$28.18

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Nashville, TN$57,650
Knoxville, TN$51,030
Jackson, TN$50,050
Memphis, TN$44,470
Kingsport, TN$44,450
Morristown, TN$38,020
Chattanooga, TN$36,090
Johnson City, TN$28,880
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Tennessee Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Clarksville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,000
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$51,470
Bus Driver$46,190
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,910
Light Truck Driver$42,420
Driver/Sales Worker$39,400
Laborer and Freight$37,070
Stocker and Order Filler$36,460
Packer and Packager$36,130
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$31,570
Salaries for every job in Clarksville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area is $23.88 ($49,670 a year).

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

Yes: $49,670 against $49,690 nationally, 0% more.

How does Clarksville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $43,270, so Clarksville pays 15% more.

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

124 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,610 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.