As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sanitation Engineer in Cincinnati, OH is $35,691, equivalent to $17 per hour, $686 weekly, or $2,974 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Sanitation Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Sanitation Engineer in Cincinnati, OH vary widely, spanning from $29,116 to $40,746. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,250) and 75th percentile ($38,337), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,746 per year. This $6,087 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or Packaging, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Cincinnati Sanitation Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Cincinnati currently ranks 461 statewide for Sanitation Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Sanitation Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $29,116 Cincinnati, OH May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $32,250 Cincinnati, OH May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $35,691 Cincinnati, OH May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $38,337 Cincinnati, OH May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $40,746 Cincinnati, OH May 01, 2026
25% $32,250 10% $29,116 90% $40,746 75% $38,337 $35,691 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A waste collector, sanitation worker, dustman or binman (in the UK) is a person employed by a public or private enterprise to collect and remove waste (refuse) and recyclables from residential, commercial, industrial or other collection site for further processing and waste disposal. Specialised waste collection vehicles featuring an array of automated functions are often deployed to assist waste collectors in reducing collection and transport time and for protection from exposure. Waste and recycling pickup work is physically demanding and usually exposes workers to an occupational hazard....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sanitation Engineer in Cincinnati, OH. The base salary for Sanitation Engineer ranges from $32,250 to $38,337 with the average base salary of $35,691. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,286 to $42,774 with the average total cash compensation of $38,522.

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