Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Tennessee
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Tennessee earn an average of $44,320 a year. That is $8,500 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $52,820. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $51,110.
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Average pay by state
Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,820 | $25.39 |
| Tennessee | $44,320 | $21.31 |
| Missouri | $50,300 | $24.18 |
| Georgia | $46,150 | $22.19 |
| Virginia | $46,100 | $22.16 |
| Alabama | $45,450 | $21.85 |
| Kentucky | $42,710 | $20.54 |
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- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,020
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37,500
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- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,170
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,270
- Crane and Tower Operators$63,250
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Tennessee?
The average is $44,320 a year, and the median is $43,270. That is $8,500 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $52,820.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$21.31 an hour on average; the median is $20.80.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($51,110), followed by Clarksville, TN-KY ($45,770). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Johnson City, TN ($32,660).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #41 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.