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Sanitarian - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Sanitarian"
How much does a Sanitarian in the federal government get paid? $79,779.40* *Based on the 2021 average.Sanitarian was the 456th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 25 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Indian Health Service hired the most employees titled Sanitarian, with an average salary of $78,316.
Government Sanitarian jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes positions that involve planning, developing, administering, evaluating, and promoting program concerned with the elimination and prevention of environmental health hazards. Also included are positions which involve developing and revising health laws, rules, and regulations. These positions require a broad knowledge of any one or a combination of the health, agricultural, physical or biological sciences sufficient to understand the basic concepts, principles, methods, and techniques of environmental health; and a practical knowledge of health laws, rules, and regulations.
Agencies that have hired a Sanitarian
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Health Service | 24 | $78,315.71 |
| John F. Kennedy Space Center | 1 | $114,908.00 |
Sanitarian Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Sanitarian is $79,779.40. The highest paid Sanitarian made $172,490 in 2021.
Common Sanitarian Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Sanitarian Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 25 |
| Category: | N/A |
| Occupation Family: | 0600 MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP |
Average Sanitarian Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Sanitarian was $56,946. Since then, the average pay has increased to $79,779 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0688.