Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $61,710 +27.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $35,650
90th percentile $69,520
Employed locally 80
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,650
    25th
    $48,180
    50th (median)
    $61,710
    75th
    $69,520
    90th
    $69,520

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 87% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 13% 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
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $62,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,710

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,280
    Light Truck Drivers $41,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $50,940
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Peoria, IL is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Peoria, IL is 27.6% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,650 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,180.