Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,250 or more. The middle half of refuse and recyclable material collectors in Richmond earn between $33,590 and $59,220.
- $28K10th
- $34K25th
- $49KMedian
- $59K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,760 | $3,980 | $22.96 |
| Median | $49,150 | $4,096 | $23.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,590 | $2,799 | $16.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,220 | $4,935 | $28.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Refuse and recyclable material collectors in Richmond earn 4% more than the Virginia average ($46,100) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($52,820). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $49,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $47,760 | $49,150 | $27,770 | $60,250 | 730 |
| Virginia | $46,100 | $46,530 | $28,120 | $61,040 | 4,330 |
| United States | $52,820 | $49,690 | $33,590 | $75,900 | 147,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $47,760, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $38,623 a year, or $3,219 a month and $1,486 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for refuse and recyclable material collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $47,760 buys what about $48,805 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Virginia Beach pays the most ($48,330).
- Virginia Beach$48,330
- Richmond$47,760
- Lynchburg$46,620
- Staunton$44,750
- Winchester$44,020
- Charlottesville$43,820
- Harrisonburg$43,180
- Roanoke$42,880
- Blacksburg$37,450
All Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries in Virginia
Highest-paying cities for refuse and recyclable material collectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($88,030).
- San Jose, CA$88,030
- Seattle, WA$76,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,010
- Chicago, IL$71,570
- Santa Rosa, CA$70,560
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Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Richmond: questions
How much do refuse and recyclable material collectors make an hour in Richmond?
$22.96 an hour on average, and $23.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level refuse and recyclable material collectors salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the refuse and recyclable material collectors take-home pay in Richmond?
About $38,623 a year ($3,219 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,760.
Do refuse and recyclable material collectors earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,820).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7081; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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