What junk removal should charge in Wisconsin.
Fair billed labor here runs about $36–$58/hour, about 10% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what material-moving laborers actually earn in Wisconsin; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should junk removal charge in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, material-moving laborers earn $18.04–$23.32 per hour (median $21.45, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 10% above the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Wisconsin runs about $36–$58 per hour. For example, single-item pickup is about $20–$85 in fair labor, before materials.
Fair price by job
Single-item pickup
That assumes one appliance or furniture piece, curbside or garage; disposal fees are extra and real.
Typical labor: 0.5–1.5 hours at $36–$58/hr billed.
Half to full truckload
That assumes two workers loading; the dump fee on the invoice should match the landfill’s posted rates.
Typical labor: 2–5 hours at $36–$58/hr billed.
Before you hire in Wisconsin
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