Wastewater Engineer Salary in the United States

Wastewater Engineer Salary

How much does a Wastewater Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wastewater Engineer in the United States is $52,452. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,405 to $57,755, with most professionals earning between $42,809 and $62,583.

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10th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $42,809 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $47,405 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $52,452 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $57,755 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $62,583 US March 01, 2025
25% $47,405 10% $42,809 90% $62,583 75% $57,755 $52,452 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Wastewater Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Waste Water Treatment Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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57755
52452
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wastewater Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Wastewater Engineer ranges from $47,405 to $57,755 with the average base salary of $52,452. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,405 to $57,755 with the average total cash compensation of $52,452.

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