Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Illinois

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Illinois earn a median salary of $52,491 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.6% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 4,450 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $37,850 to $64,530 depending on location.

$52,491 Avg median salary in Illinois
$64,530 Highest paying metro
$37,850 Lowest paying metro
4,450 Employed in Illinois

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      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Chicago, IL-IN $64,530 $53,030 $82,330 3,560
      Peoria, IL $61,710 $48,180 $69,520 80
      West Central Illinois $59,480 $37,020 $80,360 350
      Springfield, IL $52,390 $36,440 $65,200 60
      Northwest Illinois $51,680 $35,770 $66,120 100
      South Illinois $50,700 $37,350 $61,150 120
      Champaign, IL $41,590 $33,440 $58,520 50
      East Central Illinois $37,850 $36,220 $51,560 130

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