Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Virginia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Virginia earn a median salary of $39,429 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.5% vs the national median of $48,350. An estimated 3,640 refuse and recyclable material collectors are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $28,240 to $48,180 depending on location.

$39,429 Avg median salary in Virginia
$48,180 Highest paying metro
$28,240 Lowest paying metro
3,640 Employed in Virginia

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      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries by city in Virginia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Richmond, VA $48,180 $37,670 $56,400 590
      Virginia Beach, VA-NC $46,960 $38,640 $51,510 580
      Staunton, VA $46,910 $38,550 $51,460 60
      Winchester, VA-WV $46,750 $38,280 $54,180 40
      Lynchburg, VA $46,490 $44,060 $51,480 60
      Harrisonburg, VA $46,200 $33,040 $48,190 110
      Roanoke, VA $43,680 $38,370 $47,370 140
      West Virginia $36,630 $30,540 $44,590 860
      Charlottesville, VA $36,630 $32,500 $48,510 90
      Southern West Virginia $34,960 $28,810 $45,490 170
      Southside Virginia $34,960 $28,080 $46,690 230
      Northwest Virginia $34,230 $28,700 $36,970 180
      Northern West Virginia $33,880 $29,200 $42,660 180
      Southwest Virginia $33,440 $27,600 $45,660 250
      Blacksburg, VA $32,720 $30,710 $37,850 —
      Northeast Virginia $28,240 $28,020 $39,000 100

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