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

$60,400a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Kenosha, WI metro area. That is $29.04 an hour or $5,033 a month.

Hourly
$29.04
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
49 of 313
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,270Median: $60,400Highest 10%: $60,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,270$15.03
25th$48,740$23.43
Median$60,400$29.04
75th$60,400$29.04
90th$60,400$29.04

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
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 Kenosha

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$72,500
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$61,610
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$58,110
Laborer and Freight$46,990
Stocker and Order Filler$46,030
Light Truck Driver$44,710
Packer and Packager$37,810
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,260
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,150
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$33,940
Salaries for every job in Kenosha, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kenosha, WI metro area is $29.04 ($60,400 a year).

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

Yes: $60,400 against $49,690 nationally, 22% more.

How does Kenosha compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $59,810, so Kenosha pays 1% more.

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

49 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,400 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.