As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Moline, IL is $56,383, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,084 weekly, or $4,699 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 Moline, IL vary widely, spanning from $42,944 to $70,876. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,349) and 75th percentile ($63,970), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,876 per year. This $14,621 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, Moline Hydraulic Engineer often earn 8.2% lower than national averages. However, Moline currently ranks 618 statewide for Hydraulic Engineer job salary. 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 $42,944 Moline, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $49,349 Moline, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $56,383 Moline, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $63,970 Moline, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $70,876 Moline, IL 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Hydraulic Engineer in Moline, IL. The base salary for Hydraulic Engineer ranges from $49,349 to $63,970 with the average base salary of $56,383. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,231 to $67,822 with the average total cash compensation of $59,802.

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About Moline, Illinois    Moline (/moʊˈliːn/ moh-LEEN) is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. With a population of 43,977 in 2010, it is the largest....More

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