Sanitarian Salary in San Diego, California

How much does a Sanitarian make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sanitarian in San Diego, CA is $42,664. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,847 to $47,535, with most professionals earning between $33,461 and $51,969.

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Maintains records and reports for documentation of sanitation matters, and makes recommendations regarding licensure or code violations.

March 12, 2023

Initiate performance discussions with team members and supervisors to ensure product safety and healthy working conditions are maintained.

March 12, 2023

Assist in the completion of production if necessary, following all rules and procedures for machine operation and return product to stock if necessary, following all rules and procedures for return to stock.

March 22, 2023

Performs environmental health inspections and investigates complaints to verify compliance with state and local regulations.

April 10, 2023

Understanding and applying state laws and City/County policies and procedures governing environmental and public health.

May 05, 2023

Prepare QA tasks according to specifications.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Sanitarian in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

37847

47535

42664

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

38143

47936

42904

What is the average salary for Sanitarian in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sanitarian in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Sanitarian ranges from $37,847 to $47,535 with the average base salary of $42,664. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,143 to $47,936 with the average total cash compensation of $42,904.

View Average Salary for Sanitarian as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$42,664	$37,847 - $47,535
Bonus	$240	$297 - $401
Total Pay	$42,904	$38,143 - $47,936

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Sanitarian Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,735 - $47,394	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,847 - $47,535	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,637 - $47,271	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,759 - $47,425	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,637 - $47,271	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,577 - $47,197	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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