Service Worker Environmental Service Salary in the United States

How much does a Service Worker Environmental Service make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Service Worker Environmental Service in the United States is $41,640 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Service Worker Environmental Service's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,277
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,840 to $45,638
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,380
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View as table View as graph 25% $37,840 10% $34,380 90% $49,277 75% $45,638 $41,640 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Service Worker Environmental Service Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $45,638 $3,803 $878 $22
Average $41,640 $3,470 $801 $20
25th Percentile $37,840 $3,153 $728 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Service Worker Environmental Service Salaries

A Service Worker Environmental Service's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Service Worker Environmental Service Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Service Worker Environmental Service's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $36,959
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,346
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,795
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,290
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,361
Levels Salary
Janitor I... Level Service Worker Environmental Service$36,959
Service W... Level Service Worker Environmental Service$41,346
Janitor I... Level Service Worker Environmental Service$45,795
Janitoria... Level Service Worker Environmental Service$49,290
Janitoria... Level Service Worker Environmental Service$77,361
$36,959 0 yr
$41,346 < 2 yrs
$45,795 2-4 yrs
$49,290 5-8 yrs
$77,361 > 8 yrs
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How Do Service Worker Environmental Service Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Service Worker Environmental Services. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $46,104.
  • California: $45,929.
  • Massachusetts: $45,317.

Top Paying Cities for Service Worker Environmental Services

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $52,520
  • San Francisco: $51,945
  • Oakland: $50,851

What Skills Can Increase a Service Worker Environmental Service's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 4.83% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Container (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Infection Control (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Infection control is the discipline concerned with preventing nosocomial or healthcare-associated infection, a practical (rather than academic) sub-discipline of epidemiology. It is an essential, though often underrecognized and undersupported, part of the infrastructure of health care. Infection control and hospital epidemiology are akin to public health practice, practiced within the confines of a particular health-care delivery system rather than directed at society as a whole. Anti-infective agents include antibiotics, antibacterials, antifungals, antivirals and antiprotozoals. Infection control addresses factors related to the spread of infections within the healthcare setting (whether patient-to-patient, from patients to staff and from staff to patients, or among-staff), including prevention (via hand hygiene/hand washing, cleaning/disinfection/sterilization, vaccination, surveillance), monitoring/investigation of demonstrated or suspected spread of infection within a particular health-care setting (surveillance and outbreak investigation), and management (interruption of outbreaks). It is on this basis that the common title being adopted within health care is "infection prevention and control."
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 4.83%
Container 2.48%
Infection Control 1.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Service Worker Environmental Service's salary.
  • IDEA: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
IDEA
$45,387
9%
Team Management
$44,138
6%
Collaboration
$44,138
6%
Problem Solving
$44,138
6%
Infection Control
$43,722
5%
Written Communication
$43,722
5%
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Service Worker Environmental Service Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Service Worker Environmental Service roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Service Worker Environmental Service positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Service Worker Environmental Service as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Service Worker Environmental Service

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$62,460$30.050%

How Education impacts a Service Worker Environmental Service's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Service Worker Environmental Services enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Service Worker Environmental Service with a No Diploma is between $37,447 and $39,951).

Service Worker Environmental Service Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Service Worker Environmental Service
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.8%
High School 76.9%
Associates 11.5%
Bachelors 7.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Service Worker Environmental Service Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Service Worker Environmental Service's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Service Worker Environmental Service

Salaries for a Service Worker Environmental Service can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,264 in 2023 to around $39,432 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Service Worker Environmental Service salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Service Worker Environmental Service Over Time

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2023
$40,264
2024
$39,751
2025
$39,432
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2024 $39,751
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  • OhioHealth

    Columbus, OH

    OhioHealth | Columbus, OH

    Food Service Worker II. We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership,... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Aramark

    Columbus, OH

    Aramark | Columbus, OH

    Aramark - - Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of food preparation and station setup. Cook and prepare foods according to recipes. Maintain daily temperatu... more

    5 Days Ago

  • AVI Foodsystems

    Columbus, OH

    AVI Foodsystems | Columbus, OH

    AVI Foodsystems - - Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requ... more

    5 Days Ago

  • City of Gahanna, OH

    Columbus, OH

    City of Gahanna, OH | Columbus, OH

    Salary: $24.26 - $31.18 HourlyLocation : Gahanna, OHJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 20260220Department: Public Service DepartmentOpening Date: 02/20/2026Clo... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Compass Group

    Columbus, OH

    Compass Group | Columbus, OH

    Compass Group - 4959 Medfield Way - Responsibilities: Prepares, presents and serves food as needed. Performs prep work washing/peeling/cutting/seed fruits ... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Aramark

    Columbus, OH

    Aramark | Columbus, OH

    Food Service Worker- KIPP Columbus. Requisition #: 665657 Location: Columbus, OH, US, 43224 Career Area: Food Service. Job Description. The Food Service Wo... more

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FAQ about Service Worker Environmental Service

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Service Worker Environmental Service?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Service Worker Environmental Service roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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