How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Tennessee?
$43,270a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Tennessee. That is $20.80 an hour or $3,606 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.80
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,390Median: $43,270Highest 10%: $61,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,390 | $13.65 | |
| 25th | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| Median | $43,270 | $20.80 | |
| 75th | $57,330 | $27.56 | |
| 90th | $61,400 | $29.52 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Cleveland, TN | $37,540 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,090 |
| Johnson City, TN | $28,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 38. Kansas | $45,510 |
| 39. North Carolina | $44,670 |
| 40. Maine | $43,360 |
| 41. Tennessee | $43,270 |
| 42. Kentucky | $43,100 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $43,060 |
| 44. Maryland | $41,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $20.80 ($43,270 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $43,270 against $49,690 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $57,650 a year.
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.