Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,930 or more. The middle half of refuse and recyclable material collectors in La Crosse earn between $34,090 and $60,400.
- $32K10th
- $34K25th
- $50KMedian
- $60K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,460 | $4,038 | $23.30 |
| Median | $50,030 | $4,169 | $24.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,090 | $2,841 | $16.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,400 | $5,033 | $29.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Refuse and recyclable material collectors in La Crosse earn 12% less than the Wisconsin average ($55,090) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($52,820). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $49,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $48,460 | $50,030 | $31,720 | $63,930 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $55,090 | $59,810 | $33,360 | $64,200 | 1,550 |
| United States | $52,820 | $49,690 | $33,590 | $75,900 | 147,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $48,460, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $39,617 a year, or $3,301 a month and $1,524 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $39,617 | $3,301 |
| Working in MN | $39,344 | $3,279 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is La Crosse a good place for refuse and recyclable material collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the La Crosse area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $48,460 buys what about $52,807 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 7th of 7 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Janesville pays the most ($59,160).
- Janesville$59,160
- Milwaukee$57,730
- Eau Claire$56,950
- Kenosha$54,180
- Madison$53,970
- Green Bay$51,500
- La Crosse$48,460
All Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries in Wisconsin
Highest-paying cities for refuse and recyclable material collectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($88,030).
- San Jose, CA$88,030
- Seattle, WA$76,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,010
- Chicago, IL$71,570
- Santa Rosa, CA$70,560
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make an hour in La Crosse?
$23.30 an hour on average, and $24.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the refuse and recyclable material collectors take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $39,617 a year ($3,301 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,460.
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,820).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7081; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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