As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sanitation Engineer in Texas is $35,817, equivalent to $17 per hour, $689 weekly, or $2,985 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $29,219 to $40,888. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,363) and 75th percentile ($38,471), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,888 per year. This $6,108 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, Texas Sanitation Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $29,219 TX June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $32,363 TX June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $35,817 TX June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $38,471 TX June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sanitation Engineer Salary $40,888 TX June 01, 2026
25% $32,363 10% $29,219 90% $40,888 75% $38,471 $35,817 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $36,314 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $35,906 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $35,503 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $36,639 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $35,806 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $39,695 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $37,487 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $35,867 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $35,773 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $37,016 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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