How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Montgomery?
$37,630a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $18.09 an hour or $3,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.09
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 266 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,500Median: $37,630Highest 10%: $57,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,500 | $14.18 | |
| 25th | $29,500 | $14.18 | |
| Median | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 75th | $43,010 | $20.68 | |
| 90th | $57,040 | $27.42 |
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 |
| Dothan, AL | $39,350 |
| Columbus, GA | $37,090 |
| Florence, AL | $36,280 |
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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Montgomery?
The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $18.09 ($37,630 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Montgomery than the national average?
No: $37,630 against $49,690 nationally, 24% less.
How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $46,240, so Montgomery pays 19% less.
Where does Montgomery rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
266 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,040 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.