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

$28,880a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $13.88 an hour or $2,407 a month.

Hourly
$13.88
Vs. national median
-42%
Rank among cities
306 of 313
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,460Median: $28,880Highest 10%: $56,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,460$11.76
25th$25,060$12.05
Median$28,880$13.88
75th$35,210$16.93
90th$56,370$27.10

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
Clarksville, TN$49,670
Memphis, TN$44,470
Kingsport, TN$44,450
Morristown, TN$38,020
Chattanooga, TN$36,090
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Tennessee Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$55,310
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,670
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,990
Transportation Worker$40,340
Driver/Sales Worker$37,560
Light Truck Driver$36,850
Laborer and Freight$35,930
Packer and Packager$33,020
Stocker and Order Filler$32,100
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$30,710
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $13.88 ($28,880 a year).

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

No: $28,880 against $49,690 nationally, 42% less.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $43,270, so Johnson City pays 33% less.

Where does Johnson City rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

306 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,370 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.