As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Street Sweeper in Washington, DC is $48,031, equivalent to $23 per hour, $924 weekly, or $4,003 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Street Sweeper in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Street Sweeper in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $39,493 to $56,788. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,562) and 75th percentile ($52,615), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,788 per year. This $9,053 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Container, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Street Sweeper often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide for Street Sweeper 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
Street Sweeper Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Street Sweeper Salary $39,493 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Street Sweeper Salary $43,562 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Street Sweeper Salary $48,031 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Street Sweeper Salary $52,615 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Street Sweeper Salary $56,788 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
25% $43,562 10% $39,493 90% $56,788 75% $52,615 $48,031 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Street Sweeper in Washington, DC. The base salary for Street Sweeper ranges from $43,562 to $52,615 with the average base salary of $48,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,873 to $57,078 with the average total cash compensation of $50,145.
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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