Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Wisconsin
Recycling and Reclamation Workers in Wisconsin earn a median of $44,610 a year, +11% 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
- $44,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($40,240)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 70,520
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,260; the top 10% earn over $57,360. Nationally the range is $31,270 to $55,140.
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Recycling and Reclamation Workers pay in Wisconsin
How much do recycling and reclamation workers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $44,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,260 and the top 10% earn over $57,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for recycling and reclamation workers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $40,240). Living costs are not included.