SOC 53-7081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — Champaign
Champaign-Urbana, IL · 3 metro areas compared
In Champaign, IL the median wage is $40,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Champaign, IL the median wage is $40,650. That is 18.2% lower than the national median of $49,690. Pay ranges from under $33,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,350 to $59,260.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.36 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $77,470. Of the 320 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 265th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,560 | −32.5% |
| 25th | $35,350 | −28.9% |
| Median (50th) | $40,650 | −18.2% |
| 75th | $59,260 | +19.3% |
| 90th | $67,770 | +36.4% |
| Mean | $47,020 | −5.4% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $77,470 | 3,330 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $60,570 | 80 | |
| 3 | Peoria | $59,070 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Champaign sit close to the national average, so $40,650 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$40,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,650US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,650 a year, 18.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,560 to $67,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $77,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Champaign, IL?
The median annual wage is $40,650, or $19.55 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,690, so pay in Champaign, IL is 18.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Champaign, IL earns more than $67,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $77,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Champaign, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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