As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sanitation Engineer in Delaware is $37,166, equivalent to $18 per hour, $715 weekly, or $3,097 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $30,323 to $42,430. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,584) and 75th percentile ($39,921), while top earners (90th percentile) make $42,430 per year. This $6,337 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, Delaware Sanitation Engineer often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide 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 $30,323 DE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $33,584 DE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $37,166 DE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $39,921 DE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $42,430 DE August 01, 2026
25% $33,584 10% $30,323 90% $42,430 75% $39,921 $37,166 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sanitation Engineer ?

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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $40,934 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $40,959 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $40,829 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $40,758 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $40,967 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $40,884 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $40,743 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $40,766 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $41,107 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $40,622 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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