Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $43,680 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $31,460
90th percentile $51,020
Employed locally 140
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,460
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $47,370
    90th
    $51,020

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary vs area income 65% Median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary is 35% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$51,480
    Light Truck Drivers$35,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Roanoke, VA is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Roanoke, VA is 9.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,460 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.