As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wastewater Engineer in Alto, NM is $46,995, equivalent to $23 per hour, $904 weekly, or $3,916 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 Alto, NM vary widely, spanning from $38,691 to $55,417. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,648) and 75th percentile ($51,404), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,417 per year. This $8,756 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, Alto Wastewater Engineer often earn 3.4% 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 $38,691 Alto, NM July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $42,648 Alto, NM July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $46,995 Alto, NM July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $51,404 Alto, NM July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $55,417 Alto, NM July 01, 2026
25% $42,648 10% $38,691 90% $55,417 75% $51,404 $46,995 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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46509
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wastewater Engineer in Alto, NM. The base salary for Wastewater Engineer ranges from $42,648 to $51,404 with the average base salary of $46,995. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,010 to $56,287 with the average total cash compensation of $46,509.

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About Alto, New Mexico    Alto is an unincorporated area of Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. It is located at an elevation of 7,300 feet (2,200 m) in the Lincoln Nat....More

Alto, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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