Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #41 of 51 · TN
16.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,320 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $43,270
Employment 2,550
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,390P25 $35,410 Median $43,270P75 $57,330P90 $61,400
About 80% of refuse and recyclable material collectorss in Tennessee earn between $28,390 and $61,400. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Tennessee is $44,320, about 16.1% below the U.S. average ($52,820). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $57,650 | $51,110 | 520 |
| Knoxville, TN | $51,030 | $45,620 | 350 |
| Jackson, TN | $50,050 | $45,010 | 100 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $49,670 | $45,770 | 70 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $44,800 | $42,410 | 50 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $44,470 | $44,720 | 890 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $44,450 | $42,760 | 90 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $41,020 | $41,780 | 150 |
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