As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sanitation Engineer in Paramus, NJ is $41,765, equivalent to $20 per hour, $803 weekly, or $3,480 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $34,071 to $47,678. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,738) and 75th percentile ($44,860), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,678 per year. This $7,122 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, Paramus Sanitation Engineer often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 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 $34,071 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $37,738 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $41,765 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $44,860 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $47,678 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
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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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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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