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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Recycling and Reclamation Workers Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, recycling and reclamation workers earn a median of $39,840 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$39,840
Bottom 10%
$31,440
Top 10%
$55,530
Employed in Illinois
183,590

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, recycling and reclamation workers earn a median of $39,840 — 2% above the national median of $38,940. Locally the range runs $31,440 to $55,530. About 183,590 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #23 of 53 states for recycling and reclamation workers pay — roughly the 58th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $45,850) by 15%. State employment of about 183,590 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$38,940
US bottom 10%
$30,810
US top 10%
$53,180

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies

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