How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Peoria?
$59,070a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $28.40 an hour or $4,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.40
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,300Median: $59,070Highest 10%: $75,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $59,070 | $28.40 | |
| 75th | $64,980 | $31.24 | |
| 90th | $75,680 | $36.38 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| Chicago, IL | $77,470 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,440 |
| St. Louis, MO | $60,750 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,570 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $59,560 |
| Bus Driver | $50,930 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $49,610 |
| Bus Driver | $48,100 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $44,840 |
| Light Truck Driver | $43,440 |
| Laborer and Freight | $37,420 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $37,110 |
| Packer and Packager | $37,050 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant | $35,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $28.40 ($59,070 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $59,070 against $49,690 nationally, 19% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $75,050, so Peoria pays 21% less.
Where does Peoria rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
62 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,680 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.