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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Eau Claire?

$58,880a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Eau Claire, WI metro area. That is $28.31 an hour or $4,907 a month.

Hourly
$28.31
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
65 of 313
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,410Median: $58,880Highest 10%: $62,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,410$22.31
25th$58,190$27.98
Median$58,880$28.31
75th$62,160$29.88
90th$62,160$29.88

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Minneapolis, MN$64,410
Milwaukee, WI$63,640
Janesville, WI$61,680
Duluth, MN$61,020
Kenosha, WI$60,400
Madison, WI$59,810
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Wisconsin Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Eau Claire

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,170
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,220
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,690
Bus Driver$45,950
Laborer and Freight$45,320
Light Truck Driver$44,400
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,410
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,000
Stocker and Order Filler$34,790
Packer and Packager$34,540
Salaries for every job in Eau Claire, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Eau Claire?

The median hourly pay in the Eau Claire, WI metro area is $28.31 ($58,880 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Eau Claire than the national average?

Yes: $58,880 against $49,690 nationally, 18% more.

How does Eau Claire compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $59,810, so Eau Claire pays 2% less.

Where does Eau Claire rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

65 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Eau Claire?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,160 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.