Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $60,400 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.04
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $60,400
Employed locally 50
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $48,740
    50th (median)
    $60,400
    75th
    $60,400
    90th
    $60,400

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 76% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 24% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $65,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,880
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $62,930
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $62,830
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,790
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,680

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,480
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,240
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $41,120
    Light Truck Drivers $46,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Kenosha, WI is $29.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Kenosha, WI is 24.9% above 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,740.