What is the salary of a Landfill Operator? In the United States, a Landfill Operator earns an average salary of $42,599. The salary range for a Landfill Operator is usually between $34,967 and $50,717 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $61,020. The highest Landfill Operator salary in the United States was $95,481. The average hourly pay for a Landfill Operator is $20.48.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Landfill Operator salary are Washington, with an average salary of $76,929, followed by California, with an average salary of $67,389, and Connecticut, with an average salary of $68,376. Employers paying the highest salary for a Landfill Operator job are Clay County (MN), City of Richland (WA) and Kandiyohi County (MN).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Clay County, MN | $84,225 |
| City of Richland, WA | $76,928 |
| Kandiyohi County, MN | $68,551 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | $68,476 |
| City of Glendale, AZ | $57,880 |
| Dorchester County, MD | $55,623 |
| Steele County, MN | $54,599 |
| Ada County, ID | $52,223 |
| Town of Freetown, MA | $48,312 |
| Polk County, FL | $45,419 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Landfill Attendant | $27,040 |
| Landfill Supervisor | $62,284 |
| Landfill | $37,981 |
| Landfill Manager | $78,015 |
| Landfill Equipment Operator | $67,630 |
| Landfill Foreman | $65,867 |
| Landfill Technician | $52,546 |
| Landfill Superintendent | $58,106 |
| Landfill Laborer | $66,146 |
| Landfill Clerk | $26,999 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Landfill Operator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $44,675 | 6 |
| Arkansas | $32,793 | 6 |
| Arizona | $57,880 | 6 |
| California | $67,389 | 1 |
| Colorado | $39,377 | 17 |
| Connecticut | $68,376 | 6 |
| Florida | $44,714 | 36 |
| Georgia | $32,860 | 14 |
| Iowa | $46,547 | 4 |
| Idaho | $52,223 | 14 |
| Kansas | $31,899 | 19 |
| Louisiana | $18,750 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $48,312 | 2 |
| Maryland | $32,930 | 15 |
| Minnesota | $63,819 | 11 |
| Mississippi | $29,765 | 1 |
| North Dakota | $63,087 | 4 |
| Nebraska | $59,506 | 22 |
| New Mexico | $27,236 | 10 |
| Nevada | $54,243 | 4 |
| New York | $43,344 | 4 |
| Ohio | $7,280 | 1 |
| South Dakota | $5,513 | 2 |
| Texas | $33,091 | 34 |
| Utah | $37,045 | 15 |
| Virginia | $40,418 | 13 |
| Washington | $76,929 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | $62,596 | 1 |
| Wyoming | $38,552 | 1 |
