Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $51,680 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.85
10th percentile $33,360
90th percentile $75,420
Employed locally 100
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,360
    25th
    $35,770
    50th (median)
    $51,680
    75th
    $66,120
    90th
    $75,420

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,640
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,570
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,380
    Light Truck Drivers $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northwest Illinois is $24.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northwest Illinois is 6.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,360 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,770.