As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sanitation Engineer in New York is $39,059, equivalent to $19 per hour, $751 weekly, or $3,255 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Sanitation Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Sanitation Engineer in New York vary widely, spanning from $31,860 to $44,588. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,291) and 75th percentile ($41,953), while top earners (90th percentile) make $44,588 per year. This $6,662 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, New York Sanitation Engineer often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $31,860 NY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $35,291 NY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $39,059 NY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $41,953 NY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $44,588 NY April 01, 2026
25% $35,291 10% $31,860 90% $44,588 75% $41,953 $39,059 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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Location Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $42,894 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $39,208 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $38,552 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $44,761 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $43,012 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $43,012 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $42,281 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $41,641 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $39,880 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $39,011 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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