As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wastewater Engineer in Abernathy, TX is $46,840, equivalent to $23 per hour, $901 weekly, or $3,903 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Wastewater Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Wastewater Engineer in Abernathy, TX vary widely, spanning from $38,563 to $55,236. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,508) and 75th percentile ($51,235), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,236 per year. This $8,727 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Environmental Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Abernathy Wastewater Engineer often earn 8.5% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Wastewater Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $38,563 Abernathy, TX June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $42,508 Abernathy, TX June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $46,840 Abernathy, TX June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $51,235 Abernathy, TX June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $55,236 Abernathy, TX June 01, 2026
25% $42,508 10% $38,563 90% $55,236 75% $51,235 $46,840 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Wastewater Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Waste Water Treatment Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Abernathy, Texas    Abernathy is a city in Hale and Lubbock counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,805 at the 2010 census. The Hale County portion of A....More

Abernathy, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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