How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Wisconsin?
$59,810a year
Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Wisconsin. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,360Median: $59,810Highest 10%: $64,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,360 | $16.04 | |
| 25th | $48,440 | $23.29 | |
| Median | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $63,430 | $30.50 | |
| 90th | $64,200 | $30.87 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,410 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,640 |
| Janesville, WI | $61,680 |
| Duluth, MN | $61,020 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,400 |
| Madison, WI | $59,810 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,880 |
| La Crosse, WI | $50,030 |
| Green Bay, WI | $48,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.
| 7. Nevada | $61,310 |
| 8. Delaware | $61,290 |
| 9. Colorado | $60,310 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $59,810 |
| 11. Utah | $59,310 |
| 12. North Dakota | $59,000 |
| 13. Indiana | $58,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.75 ($59,810 a year).
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $59,810 against $49,690 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?
Wisconsin ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays refuse and recyclable material collectors the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $64,410 a year.
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.