Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $48,790 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $62,150
Employed locally 40
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $48,790
    75th
    $56,350
    90th
    $62,150

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55,190
    Bus Drivers, School$49,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Western Wisconsin is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Western Wisconsin is 0.9% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.