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

$47,670a year

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors in the Lynchburg, VA metro area. That is $22.92 an hour or $3,973 a month.

Hourly
$22.92
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
173 of 313
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,640Median: $47,670Highest 10%: $57,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,640$14.25
25th$42,130$20.25
Median$47,670$22.92
75th$53,760$25.85
90th$57,090$27.45

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for refuse and recyclable material collectors.

Richmond, VA$49,150
Virginia Beach, VA$48,570
Staunton, VA$46,910
Washington, DC$46,530
Winchester, VA$46,280
Harrisonburg, VA$45,850
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 Lynchburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,130
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$55,020
Bus Driver$48,210
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,520
Laborer and Freight$36,080
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,370
Light Truck Driver$35,140
Packer and Packager$35,020
Driver/Sales Worker$34,890
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,620
Salaries for every job in Lynchburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lynchburg, VA metro area is $22.92 ($47,670 a year).

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

No: $47,670 against $49,690 nationally, 4% less.

How does Lynchburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $46,530, so Lynchburg pays 2% more.

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

173 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,090 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.