Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $48,180 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $29,930
90th percentile $58,560
Employed locally 590
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,930
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $56,400
    90th
    $58,560

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 57% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 43% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Richmond, VA is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Richmond, VA is 0.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,930 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.