Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Wisconsin
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Wisconsin earn a median of $59,810 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($49,690)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,360; the top 10% earn over $64,200. Nationally the range is $33,590 to $75,900.
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Wisconsin
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Wisconsin?
The median is $59,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,360 and the top 10% earn over $64,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for refuse and recyclable material collectors?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $49,690). Living costs are not included.