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

$44,020a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Decatur, AL metro area. That is $21.16 an hour or $3,668 a month.

Hourly
$21.16
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
231 of 313
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,220Median: $44,020Highest 10%: $59,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,220$15.01
25th$37,640$18.10
Median$44,020$21.16
75th$50,600$24.33
90th$59,440$28.58

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Huntsville, AL$51,090
Auburn, AL$49,620
Mobile, AL$48,460
Birmingham, AL$47,930
Tuscaloosa, AL$47,920
Daphne, AL$47,150
Anniston, AL$46,770
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 Decatur

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,270
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,390
Crane and Tower Operator$45,640
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,020
Driver/Sales Worker$40,220
Light Truck Driver$37,860
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,680
Laborer and Freight$36,160
Packer and Packager$36,000
Stocker and Order Filler$32,120
Salaries for every job in Decatur, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Decatur, AL metro area is $21.16 ($44,020 a year).

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

No: $44,020 against $49,690 nationally, 11% less.

How does Decatur compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $46,240, so Decatur pays 5% less.

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

231 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,440 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.