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How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make in Harrisonburg?

$45,850a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area. That is $22.04 an hour or $3,821 a month.

Hourly
$22.04
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
215 of 313
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,280Median: $45,850Highest 10%: $58,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,280$14.56
25th$32,580$15.66
Median$45,850$22.04
75th$49,150$23.63
90th$58,760$28.25

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Richmond, VA$49,150
Virginia Beach, VA$48,570
Lynchburg, VA$47,670
Staunton, VA$46,910
Washington, DC$46,530
Winchester, VA$46,280
Kingsport, TN$44,450
Roanoke, VA$39,070
Charlottesville, VA$37,540
Blacksburg, VA$36,160
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in Virginia Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector salary in all states

Related jobs in Harrisonburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$67,300
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,660
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$53,440
Bus Driver$45,950
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$45,610
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$45,580
Laborer and Freight$38,320
Stocker and Order Filler$38,130
Light Truck Driver$34,930
Packer and Packager$34,590
Salaries for every job in Harrisonburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make an hour in Harrisonburg?

The median hourly pay in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area is $22.04 ($45,850 a year).

Do refuse and recyclable material collectors make more in Harrisonburg than the national average?

No: $45,850 against $49,690 nationally, 8% less.

How does Harrisonburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $46,530, so Harrisonburg pays 1% less.

Where does Harrisonburg rank for refuse and recyclable material collector pay?

215 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a refuse and recyclable material collector make starting out in Harrisonburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,760 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.