Street Sweeper Salary in the United States

Street Sweeper Salary

How much does a Street Sweeper make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Street Sweeper in the United States is $42,769. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $34,071 to a high of $53,780, with most professionals earning between $38,216 and $48,533.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Street Sweeper Salary $34,071 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Street Sweeper Salary $38,216 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Street Sweeper Salary $42,769 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Street Sweeper Salary $48,533 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Street Sweeper Salary $53,780 US March 01, 2025
25% $38,216 10% $34,071 90% $53,780 75% $48,533 $42,769 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Street Sweeper ?

A street sweeper or street cleaner may refer to a person's occupation, or a machine that cleans streets. A street sweeper cleans the streets, usually in an urban area. Street sweepers have been employed in cities since sanitation and waste removal became a priority. A street-sweeping person would use a broom and shovel to clean off litter, animal waste and filth that accumulated on streets. Later, water hoses were used to wash the streets. Machines were created in the 19th century to do the job more efficiently. Today, modern street sweepers are mounted on truck bodies and can vacuum debris...

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    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 - 5 years experience
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Street Sweeper in the United States. The base salary for Street Sweeper ranges from $38,216 to $48,533 with the average base salary of $42,769. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,470 to $49,715 with the average total cash compensation of $43,214.
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