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

$47,920a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $23.04 an hour or $3,993 a month.

Hourly
$23.04
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
163 of 313
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,380Median: $47,920Highest 10%: $60,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,380$13.16
25th$40,480$19.46
Median$47,920$23.04
75th$59,970$28.83
90th$60,530$29.10

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
Daphne, AL$47,150
Anniston, AL$46,770
Decatur, AL$44,020
Dothan, AL$39,350
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 Tuscaloosa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,020
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,190
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,210
Light Truck Driver$37,880
Driver/Sales Worker$37,170
Laborer and Freight$36,480
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$32,830
Stocker and Order Filler$32,210
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$31,200
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$30,600
Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $23.04 ($47,920 a year).

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

No: $47,920 against $49,690 nationally, 4% less.

How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $46,240, so Tuscaloosa pays 4% more.

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

163 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,530 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.