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

$38,020a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Morristown, TN metro area. That is $18.28 an hour or $3,168 a month.

Hourly
$18.28
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
262 of 313
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,150Median: $38,020Highest 10%: $58,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,150$11.61
25th$30,530$14.68
Median$38,020$18.28
75th$48,380$23.26
90th$58,120$27.94

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
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 Morristown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$67,570
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$67,330
Light Truck Driver$42,740
Packer and Packager$40,280
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,570
Laborer and Freight$39,550
Driver/Sales Worker$38,510
Stocker and Order Filler$31,000
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$27,700
Salaries for every job in Morristown, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Morristown, TN metro area is $18.28 ($38,020 a year).

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

No: $38,020 against $49,690 nationally, 23% less.

How does Morristown compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $43,270, so Morristown pays 12% less.

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

262 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,120 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.