Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $57,840 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.81
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $64,890
Employed locally 50
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $35,080
    50th (median)
    $57,840
    75th
    $58,180
    90th
    $64,890

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 67% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 33% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,740
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,510
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,870
    Light Truck Drivers $46,610
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Madison, WI is $27.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Madison, WI is 19.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,080.