How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Springfield?
$60,570a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $29.12 an hour or $5,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.12
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,960Median: $60,570Highest 10%: $82,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $41,490 | $19.95 | |
| Median | $60,570 | $29.12 | |
| 75th | $82,150 | $39.50 | |
| 90th | $82,150 | $39.50 |
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 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,070 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $29.12 ($60,570 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $60,570 against $49,690 nationally, 22% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $75,050, so Springfield pays 19% less.
Where does Springfield rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
48 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,150 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.