IL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 53-7081

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Illinois

Median Annual Salary $61,880 +28% above national average (national: $48,350)
$62,680Mean Annual
$30Median Hourly
4,940Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$61,880
$36,190
10th pct.
$84,570
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$36,190$17.40
25th percentile$47,230$22.71
50th percentile (median)$61,880$29.75
75th percentile$80,890$38.89
90th percentile (top earners)$84,570$40.66
Mean (average)$62,680$30.13

How Illinois Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Illinois
Illinois (current) $61,880
Washington $71,440 +15%
Nevada $65,440 +6%
New York $64,550 +4%
California $61,650 +0%
Minnesota $61,630 +0%
Oregon $61,040 -1%
Colorado $60,610 -2%
Wisconsin $60,390 -2%

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Related Occupations in Illinois

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Chemical Technicians $61,830 1,410
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $61,690 1,620
Flight Attendants $62,120 9,230
Medical Equipment Repairers $62,180 3,280
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,260 17,790
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $62,280 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Illinois?

The mean refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Illinois is $62,680 per year. The median (middle) salary is $61,880 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Illinois?

Entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectorss (10th percentile) in Illinois typically earn around $36,190 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $47,230 per year.

What is the highest Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Illinois?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Illinois make approximately $84,570 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $80,890 per year.

How does the Illinois Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary compare to the national average?

The median refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Illinois is $61,880, which is +28% above national average of $48,350.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes