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Garbage Collector Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$28.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,356/year ($4,030/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 10th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 1,550 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $59,810 a year — though pay ranges from $33,360 for newcomers to $64,200 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,550 Garbage Collector jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Garbage Collector salary of $59,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,356 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $59,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,997 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,575 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,881 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,356 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,030 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Wisconsin?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Wisconsin is $59,810 per year ($28.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,440 and $63,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $59,810, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $48,356 per year ($4,030 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 1,550 Garbage Collector jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.