Average Waste Management Engineer Hourly Pay

$18.40
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$12.32
MEDIAN
$18.40
90%
$39.02

The average hourly pay for a Waste Management Engineer is $18.40 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$12 - $39
Bonus
$0 - $1k
Total Pay
$25k - $105k
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What Do Waste Management Engineers Do?

Waste Management Engineer Tasks
  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety management and training programs, procedures, and regulations.
  • Lead waste management team, directing activities and monitoring policy and practice compliance.
  • Conduct or oversee waste process testing, taking and measuring samples and recording results.
  • Track and review documentation and recordkeeping procedures, coordinating or conducting audits.
  • Manage waste storage and facility inspections to ensure proper waste disposal.
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How do Waste Management Engineers Rate Their Jobs?

3.6 out of 5
(7)
Highly Satisfied
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FAQs About Waste Management Engineers

What is the highest pay for Waste Management Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Waste Management Engineer is $39.02 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Waste Management Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Waste Management Engineer is $12.32 / hour

How can Waste Management Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Waste Management Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Waste Management Engineer that oversees more junior Waste Management Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.