As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sanitation Engineer in Minnesota is $37,555, equivalent to $18 per hour, $722 weekly, or $3,130 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 Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $30,640 to $42,875. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,935) and 75th percentile ($40,339), while top earners (90th percentile) make $42,875 per year. This $6,404 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, Minnesota Sanitation Engineer often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 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 $30,640 MN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $33,935 MN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $37,555 MN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $40,339 MN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $42,875 MN August 01, 2026
25% $33,935 10% $30,640 90% $42,875 75% $40,339 $37,555 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 Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $41,464 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $41,953 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $38,973 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $39,747 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $38,866 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $38,226 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $41,485 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $39,013 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $38,974 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $38,995 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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