Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,230 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.46
10th percentile $25,670
90th percentile $47,540
Employed locally 180
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,670
    25th
    $28,700
    50th (median)
    $34,230
    75th
    $36,970
    90th
    $47,540

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,050
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,710
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $65,420
    Bus Drivers, School $47,340
    Light Truck Drivers $33,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Northwest Virginia is $16.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Northwest Virginia is 29.2% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $25,670 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,700.