How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Illinois?
$75,050a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Illinois. That is $36.08 an hour or $6,254 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.08
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,790Median: $75,050Highest 10%: $88,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $58,750 | $28.25 | |
| Median | $75,050 | $36.08 | |
| 75th | $84,300 | $40.53 | |
| 90th | $88,640 | $42.62 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $77,470 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,440 |
| St. Louis, MO | $60,750 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,570 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,070 |
| Paducah, KY | $48,460 |
| Champaign, IL | $40,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 1. Illinois | $75,050 |
| 2. Washington | $74,620 |
| 3. New York | $64,950 |
| 4. California | $64,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.08 ($75,050 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $75,050 against $49,690 nationally, 51% more.
Where does Illinois rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Illinois ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $77,470 a year.
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.