How Much Does a Hydraulic Engineer Make in Washington, DC ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Hydraulic Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Washington, DC is $66,321, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,275 weekly, or $5,527 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $50,513 to $83,368. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,046) and 75th percentile ($75,244), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,368 per year. This $17,198 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, Washington Hydraulic Engineer often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide for Hydraulic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like MFG Durable to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $50,513 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $58,046 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $66,321 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $75,244 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $83,368 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25% $58,046 10% $50,513 90% $83,368 75% $75,244 $66,321 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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    Hydraulic Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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