Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Illinois
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Illinois earn a median of $75,050 a year, +51% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +51% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,910
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,790; the top 10% earn over $88,640. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Illinois
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Illinois?
The median is $75,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,790 and the top 10% earn over $88,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+51% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.