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Sanitation Worker salary
Average sanitation worker salary
$15.94
How much does a sanitation worker make?
The average sanitation worker salary in the United States is $33,159. Sanitation worker salaries typically range between $26,000 and $41,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for sanitation workers is $15.94 per hour.
Sanitation worker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Sanitation workers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Sanitation Worker earn more?
Sanitation Worker Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level sanitation worker | $26,000 | $12.50 |
| Mid-level sanitation worker | $34,000 | $16.33 |
| Senior-level sanitation worker | $42,900 | $20.61 |
Sanitation Worker salary estimates from across the web
Average sanitation worker salary by state
Highest paying states for sanitation workers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $43,070 | $20.71 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $38,305 | $18.42 |
| 3 | Oregon | $40,736 | $19.58 |
| 4 | California | $41,519 | $19.96 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $40,554 | $19.50 |
| 6 | Nevada | $43,695 | $21.01 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $41,074 | $19.75 |
| 8 | Alaska | $47,186 | $22.69 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $37,420 | $17.99 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $35,891 | $17.26 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $36,297 | $17.45 |
| 12 | Vermont | $36,266 | $17.44 |
| 13 | Colorado | $36,568 | $17.58 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $32,526 | $15.64 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $37,469 | $18.01 |
| 16 | New York | $36,044 | $17.33 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $33,208 | $15.97 |
| 18 | Utah | $33,797 | $16.25 |
| 19 | Iowa | $34,312 | $16.50 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $38,617 | $18.57 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $38,120 | $18.33 |
| 22 | Maine | $34,794 | $16.73 |
| 23 | Montana | $36,190 | $17.40 |
| 24 | Missouri | $33,748 | $16.23 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $35,724 | $17.18 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $35,084 | $16.87 |
| 27 | Indiana | $32,757 | $15.75 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $31,054 | $14.93 |
| 29 | Idaho | $32,766 | $15.75 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $32,912 | $15.82 |
| 31 | Arizona | $34,159 | $16.42 |
| 32 | Illinois | $34,062 | $16.38 |
| 33 | Ohio | $32,445 | $15.60 |
| 34 | Delaware | $32,470 | $15.61 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $34,374 | $16.53 |
| 36 | Maryland | $33,818 | $16.26 |
| 37 | Michigan | $31,834 | $15.30 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $27,967 | $13.45 |
| 39 | Texas | $29,972 | $14.41 |
| 40 | Kansas | $30,760 | $14.79 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $29,402 | $14.14 |
| 42 | Georgia | $28,075 | $13.50 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $28,290 | $13.60 |
| 44 | Florida | $26,368 | $12.68 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $29,164 | $14.02 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $28,869 | $13.88 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $27,977 | $13.45 |
| 48 | Virginia | $28,154 | $13.54 |
| 49 | Alabama | $26,180 | $12.59 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $24,979 | $12.01 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $24,328 | $11.70 |
Highest paying cities for sanitation workers
The highest-paying cities for sanitation workers are Santa Rosa, CA, Lakewood, WA, and Portland, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa, CA | $43,454 | $20.89 |
| 2 | Lakewood, WA | $43,203 | $20.77 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $40,766 | $19.60 |
| 4 | Rochester, NY | $36,830 | $17.71 |
| 5 | Fort Collins, CO | $36,802 | $17.69 |
| 6 | Billings, MT | $35,701 | $17.16 |
| 7 | Schaumburg, IL | $34,310 | $16.50 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $34,256 | $16.47 |
| 9 | Ogden, UT | $33,877 | $16.29 |
| 10 | Vineland, NJ | $33,801 | $16.25 |
| 11 | Hazelwood, MO | $33,523 | $16.12 |
| 12 | Montgomery, PA | $33,016 | $15.87 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $32,526 | $15.64 |
| 14 | Cincinnati, OH | $31,371 | $15.08 |
| 15 | Memphis, TN | $31,334 | $15.06 |
| 16 | Fort Worth, TX | $30,126 | $14.48 |
| 17 | Concord, NC | $28,056 | $13.49 |
| 18 | Saint Petersburg, FL | $26,604 | $12.79 |
| 19 | Montgomery, AL | $25,909 | $12.46 |
Sanitation Worker salary details
A sanitation worker's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a sanitation worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $33,159 | $2,763 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying sanitation worker jobs
The highest paying types of sanitation workers are sanitizer, carpet technician, and floor care specialist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Technician | $29,785 | $2,482 | $14.32 | 31,859 |
| Custodian | $30,176 | $2,515 | $14.51 | 47,364 |
| Floor Staff | $33,187 | $2,766 | $15.96 | 84,351 |
| General Cleaner | $27,205 | $2,267 | $13.08 | 96,320 |
| Cleaner | $28,075 | $2,340 | $13.50 | 74,355 |
| Porter | $29,861 | $2,488 | $14.36 | 87,777 |
Top companies hiring sanitation workers now:
Which companies pay sanitation workers the most?
Sanitation worker salaries at Michigan State University and City of Maricopa are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average sanitation worker salary at companies like Dairy Farmers of America and Nation Pizza are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State University | $43,017 | $20.68 |
| 2 | City of Maricopa | $42,505 | $20.44 |
| 3 | Dairy Farmers of America | $42,230 | $20.30 |
| 4 | Nation Pizza | $42,074 | $20.23 |
| 5 | Ventura Foods | $41,159 | $19.79 |
| 6 | Calavo Growers | $40,162 | $19.31 |
| 7 | Wells Enterprises | $40,106 | $19.28 |
| 8 | Cargill | $39,786 | $19.13 |
| 9 | City of Huntsville | $39,735 | $19.10 |
| 10 | City | $39,707 | $19.09 |
| 11 | Metro Nashville | $39,698 | $19.09 |
| 12 | Ilitch Holdings | $39,412 | $18.95 |
| 13 | City of Pasadena | $39,276 | $18.88 |
| 14 | Post Holdings | $39,233 | $18.86 |
| 15 | Winchester, Kentucky | $39,107 | $18.80 |
| 16 | TreeHouse Foods | $38,808 | $18.66 |
| 17 | Hain Celestial | $38,778 | $18.64 |
| 18 | City of Ocala | $38,721 | $18.62 |
| 19 | Lifeway Kefir | $38,395 | $18.46 |
| 20 | Amy's Kitchen | $38,297 | $18.41 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Sanitation Worker salary by industry
The average sanitation worker salary varies across industries:
- The average sanitation worker salary in the government industry is $38,278, the highest of any industry.
- The average sanitation worker salary in the finance industry is $35,652.
- Sanitation workers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $32,159, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for sanitation workers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government | $38,278 | $18.40 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $35,652 | $17.14 |
| 3 | Hospitality | $34,098 | $16.39 |
| 4 | Agriculture | $33,421 | $16.07 |
| 5 | Retail | $32,159 | $15.46 |
High Paying Sanitation Worker Jobs
Sanitation Worker salary trends
The average sanitation worker salary has risen by $7,651 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sanitation worker earned $25,508 annually, but today, they earn $33,159 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for sanitation workers over the last decade.
Compare sanitation worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average sanitation worker salary over time
Compare sanitation worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Sanitation Worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,200 | $15.94 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | $31,300 | $15.04 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $29,800 | $14.31 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $28,500 | $13.70 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $27,600 | $13.26 | +3.1% |
Recently added sanitation worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs Warehouse | Sanitation Worker | Jessup, MD | 12/17/2024 | $33,392 |
| Bunge | Sanitation Worker | Delphos, OH | 12/15/2024 | $48,001 |
| Wegmans Food Markets | Overnight Sanitation Worker | Ashland, VA | 12/15/2024 | $37,566 |
| Penske Careers | Sanitation Worker-2Nd Shift | Shippensburg, PA | 12/15/2024 | $40,697 |
| Core Mark | Sanitation Worker-3Rd Shift | Sioux Falls, SD | 12/13/2024 | $39,653 |
| Aerotek | Sanitation Worker | York, PA | 12/13/2024 | $38,401 |
| Aerotek | Sanitation Worker | American Canyon, CA | 12/13/2024 | $43,827 |
| Southeast Unloading | Warehouse Sanitation Worker | Temple, TX | 12/13/2024 | $31,305 |
| Manpower | Experienced Food Sanitation Worker Needed | Burlington, WA | 12/12/2024 | $37,566 |
| Aerotek | Sanitation Worker | Vineland, NJ | 12/12/2024 | $37,566 |
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