Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Illinois
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Illinois earn a median of $40,550 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 195,390
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,780; the top 10% earn over $55,840. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Illinois
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Illinois?
The median is $40,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,780 and the top 10% earn over $55,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.