As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Nevada is $59,605, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,146 weekly, or $4,967 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 Nevada vary widely, spanning from $45,398 to $74,927. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,169) and 75th percentile ($67,625), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,927 per year. This $15,456 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, Nevada Hydraulic Engineer often earn 1.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Nevada currently ranks 20 nationwide 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 $45,398 NV May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $52,169 NV May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $59,605 NV May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $67,625 NV May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $74,927 NV May 01, 2026
25% $52,169 10% $45,398 90% $74,927 75% $67,625 $59,605 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Sun Valley, NV Avg. Salary $63,211 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamo, NV Avg. Salary $63,079 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Amargosa Valley, NV Avg. Salary $63,136 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Austin, NV Avg. Salary $63,037 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Baker, NV Avg. Salary $62,805 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Battle Mountain, NV Avg. Salary $63,126 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Beatty, NV Avg. Salary $63,152 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Blue Diamond, NV Avg. Salary $61,380 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Boulder City, NV Avg. Salary $61,458 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Bunkerville, NV Avg. Salary $62,747 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Hydraulic Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
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