Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors is $22.37 an hour ($46,530 a year). About 4,330 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($49,690). Virginia ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for refuse and recyclable material collectors in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.52 | $28,120 |
| 25% of workers | $16.46 | $34,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.37 | $46,530 |
| 75% of workers | $27.61 | $57,430 |
| 90% of workers | $29.35 | $61,040 |
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $49,150 | 730 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $48,570 | 640 |
| Lynchburg | $47,670 | 90 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $46,910 | 60 |
| Winchester | $46,280 | 50 |
| Harrisonburg | $45,850 | 130 |
| Roanoke | $39,070 | 190 |
| Charlottesville | $37,540 | 110 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $36,160 | 130 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for refuse and recyclable material collectors
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 15,500 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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