As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sanitation Engineer in Middletown, DE is $37,178, equivalent to $18 per hour, $715 weekly, or $3,098 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 Middletown, DE vary widely, spanning from $30,333 to $42,443. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,595) and 75th percentile ($39,934), while top earners (90th percentile) make $42,443 per year. This $6,339 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, Middletown Sanitation Engineer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Middletown currently ranks 289 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 $30,333 Middletown, DE July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $33,595 Middletown, DE July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $37,178 Middletown, DE July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $39,934 Middletown, DE July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $42,443 Middletown, DE July 01, 2026
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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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About Middletown, Delaware    Middletown is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the town is 18,871. Middletown is ....More

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