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

$39,350a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Dothan, AL metro area. That is $18.92 an hour or $3,279 a month.

Hourly
$18.92
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
251 of 313
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,610Median: $39,350Highest 10%: $57,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,610$13.75
25th$37,360$17.96
Median$39,350$18.92
75th$45,500$21.88
90th$57,860$27.82

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
Decatur, AL$44,020
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 Dothan

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$61,900
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,770
Driver/Sales Worker$40,940
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,140
Light Truck Driver$36,400
Laborer and Freight$35,960
Stocker and Order Filler$33,910
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$31,770
Packer and Packager$29,650
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$28,460
Salaries for every job in Dothan, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dothan, AL metro area is $18.92 ($39,350 a year).

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

No: $39,350 against $49,690 nationally, 21% less.

How does Dothan compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $46,240, so Dothan pays 15% less.

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

251 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,860 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.