Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Wisconsin
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $57,710 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.4% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 1,300 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $48,790 to $65,580 depending on location.
$57,710
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$65,580
Highest paying metro
$48,790
Lowest paying metro
1,300
Employed in Wisconsin
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | $65,580 | $64,130 | $65,880 | 70 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,830 | $51,060 | $64,440 | 560 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $60,790 | $50,580 | $60,790 | 190 |
| Janesville, WI | $60,550 | $60,550 | $60,550 | 90 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,400 | $48,740 | $60,400 | 50 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,880 | $58,190 | $62,160 | 70 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $58,620 | $51,610 | $60,410 | 30 |
| Madison, WI | $57,840 | $35,080 | $58,180 | 50 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $57,420 | $50,680 | $62,820 | 70 |
| Green Bay, WI | $50,790 | $45,450 | $60,910 | 40 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $50,030 | $34,090 | $60,400 | 40 |
| Western Wisconsin | $48,790 | $37,260 | $56,350 | 40 |