Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Wisconsin

Ranked #13 of 51 · WI

4.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,090 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $59,810
Employment 1,550

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $33,360P25 $48,440 Median $59,810P75 $63,430P90 $64,200

About 80% of refuse and recyclable material collectorss in Wisconsin earn between $33,360 and $64,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Wisconsin
$55,090
U.S. average
$52,820

The mean refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Wisconsin is $55,090, about 4.3% above the U.S. average ($52,820). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Wisconsin

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,640 $57,730 410
Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,680 $59,160 90
Kenosha, WI $60,400 $54,180 50
Madison, WI $59,810 $53,970 60
Eau Claire, WI $58,880 $56,950 70
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,640 $54,510 150
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,610 $51,200 320
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $50,030 $48,460 40

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Wisconsin?

The median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Wisconsin is $59,810 per year (mean $55,090), and about 80% earn between $33,360 and $64,200.

How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make per hour in Wisconsin?

Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,090 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Wisconsin a high-paying state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?

Wisconsin ranks #13 of 51 states for refuse and recyclable material collectors pay. Its mean salary of $55,090 is about 4.3% above the U.S. average of $52,820.

Which metro areas in Wisconsin pay refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin for refuse and recyclable material collectors are Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI ($63,640), Janesville-Beloit, WI ($61,680), Kenosha, WI ($60,400), by median annual wage.

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