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

$61,680a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area. That is $29.65 an hour or $5,140 a month.

Hourly
$29.65
Vs. national median
+24%
Rank among cities
36 of 313
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,620Median: $61,680Highest 10%: $61,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$57,620$27.70
25th$58,760$28.25
Median$61,680$29.65
75th$61,680$29.65
90th$61,680$29.65

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Minneapolis, MN$64,410
Milwaukee, WI$63,640
Duluth, MN$61,020
Kenosha, WI$60,400
Madison, WI$59,810
Eau Claire, WI$58,880
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Wisconsin Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Janesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$65,450
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,800
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,090
Laborer and Freight$44,590
Light Truck Driver$44,180
Bus Driver$43,740
Stocker and Order Filler$38,780
Packer and Packager$37,560
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,690
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$33,880
Salaries for every job in Janesville, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area is $29.65 ($61,680 a year).

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

Yes: $61,680 against $49,690 nationally, 24% more.

How does Janesville compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $59,810, so Janesville pays 3% more.

Where does Janesville rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

36 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $57,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,680 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.