How much does a street sweeper make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,905 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,315
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $63,480 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $63,170 |
| 3. Germany | $50,980 |
| 4. Denmark estimate | $47,420 |
| 5. United States | $46,860 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $46,180 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $124 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collector$49,690
- Sorter$49,690
- Courier$37,880
- Odd job persons$49,010
- Meter reader$47,750
- Water and firewood collectors$40,240
- Gym worker$33,370
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Indiana | $78,580 |
| Minnesota | $73,300 |
| Oklahoma | $73,300 |
| Massachusetts | $72,550 |
| Arizona | $72,550 |
| New Jersey | $71,800 |
| New York | $60,150 |
| Iowa | $57,030 |
| Missouri | $55,560 |
| Virginia | $54,990 |
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| New Hampshire | $53,120 |
| Connecticut | $53,090 |
| Alaska | $52,700 |
| Maryland | $52,280 |
| Alabama | $51,620 |
| Ohio | $50,600 |
| Illinois | $50,150 |
| Montana | $49,580 |
| Florida | $49,000 |
| Oregon | $48,890 |
| California | $48,870 |
| Colorado | $48,280 |
| Washington | $46,900 |
| Kentucky | $46,790 |
| South Carolina | $45,360 |
| Maine | $44,570 |
| Texas | $44,500 |
| District of Columbia | $44,470 |
| Michigan | $43,910 |
| Nevada | $43,230 |
| Vermont | $42,680 |
| Tennessee | $39,980 |
| Georgia | $39,840 |
| Wyoming | $38,660 |
| West Virginia | $38,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,810 |
| Idaho | $36,000 |
| Louisiana | $33,970 |
| Mississippi | $31,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a street sweeper make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,905 a month, $46,860 a year.
How much does a street sweeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $31,650 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $74,820.
Which country pays a street sweeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $50,980 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a street sweeper the most?
Indiana, with a median of $78,580 a year.
Does a street sweeper make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $50,980 a year against $46,860 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a street sweeper or a waste collector?
A waste collector: $49,690 a year against $46,860 for a street sweeper, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate