Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $36,630 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $29,330
90th percentile $59,390
Employed locally 90
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,330
    25th
    $32,500
    50th (median)
    $36,630
    75th
    $48,510
    90th
    $59,390

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 40% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380

    Nearby metros — Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Nevada $65,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,560
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $62,040
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,830
    Vallejo, CA $61,270

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,820
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,750
    Light Truck Drivers $43,890
    Bus Drivers, School $45,730
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Charlottesville, VA is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.06 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Charlottesville, VA is 24.2% below the national median of $48,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,330 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,500.