Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,850 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $61,640
Employed locally 130
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,220
    50th (median)
    $37,850
    75th
    $51,560
    90th
    $61,640

    Top-paying metros for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,400
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,120
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,300
    Light Truck Drivers$43,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in East Central Illinois is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in East Central Illinois is 21.7% below the national median of $48,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,220.