How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Milwaukee?
$63,640a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $30.60 an hour or $5,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.60
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,630Median: $63,640Highest 10%: $64,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,630 | $16.17 | |
| 25th | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| Median | $63,640 | $30.60 | |
| 75th | $64,050 | $30.79 | |
| 90th | $64,200 | $30.87 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,410 |
| Janesville, WI | $61,680 |
| Duluth, MN | $61,020 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,400 |
| Madison, WI | $59,810 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,880 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $177,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,100 |
| Bus Driver | $61,360 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $59,870 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,580 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $59,430 |
| Bus Driver | $48,290 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $47,780 |
| Light Truck Driver | $45,790 |
| Laborer and Freight | $44,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $30.60 ($63,640 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $63,640 against $49,690 nationally, 28% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,810, so Milwaukee pays 6% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
25 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,200 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.