How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Madison?
$59,810a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,580Median: $59,810Highest 10%: $63,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| Median | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $63,170 | $30.37 | |
| 90th | $63,170 | $30.37 |
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 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,880 |
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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $28.75 ($59,810 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $59,810 against $49,690 nationally, 20% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,810, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
54 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,170 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.