Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,790 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $48,260
90th percentile $62,800
Employed locally 190
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,260
    25th
    $50,580
    50th (median)
    $60,790
    75th
    $60,790
    90th
    $62,800

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,310
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,920
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,890
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,430
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,880
    Bus Drivers, School$48,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in South Central Wisconsin is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.54 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in South Central Wisconsin is 25.7% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,260 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,580.