Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Alabama
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Alabama earn a median of $36,670 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 36,140
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,850; the top 10% earn over $47,910. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$36,730 median in Alabama
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$54,260 median in Alabama
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$37,790 median in Alabama
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$33,190 median in Alabama
Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Alabama
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Alabama?
The median is $36,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,850 and the top 10% earn over $47,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.