As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Adams, KY is $53,803, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,035 weekly, or $4,484 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hydraulic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hydraulic Engineer in Adams, KY vary widely, spanning from $40,979 to $67,633. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,090) and 75th percentile ($61,042), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,633 per year. This $13,952 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Schematic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Adams Hydraulic Engineer often earn 5.1% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like MFG Durable to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hydraulic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $40,979 Adams, KY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $47,090 Adams, KY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $53,803 Adams, KY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $61,042 Adams, KY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $67,633 Adams, KY May 01, 2026
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What is a Hydraulic Engineer ?

Hydraulic engineering as a sub-discipline of civil engineering is concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage. One feature of these systems is the extensive use of gravity as the motive force to cause the movement of the fluids. This area of civil engineering is intimately related to the design of bridges, dams, channels, canals, and levees, and to both sanitary and environmental engineering. Hydraulic engineering is the application of the principles of fluid mechanics to problems dealing with the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurem...

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  1. This Job:

    Hydraulic Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Hydraulic Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Adams, Kentucky    Adams is an unincorporated community located in Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States.....More

Adams, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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