Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Virginia
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Virginia earn an average of $46,100 a year. That is $6,720 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $52,820. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $50,660.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Average pay by state
Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,820 | $25.39 |
| Virginia | $46,100 | $22.16 |
| District of Columbia | $55,960 | $26.90 |
| Maryland | $46,740 | $22.47 |
| Tennessee | $44,320 | $21.31 |
| Kentucky | $42,710 | $20.54 |
| North Carolina | $42,590 | $20.47 |
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Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make in Virginia?
The average is $46,100 a year, and the median is $46,530. That is $6,720 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $52,820.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$22.16 an hour on average; the median is $22.37.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($50,660), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($48,330). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($37,450).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #36 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.