How much does a Wastewater Engineer make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wastewater Engineer in Austin, TX is $51,933. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,935 to $57,184, with most professionals earning between $42,386 and $61,964.

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Wastewater Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $42,386 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $46,935 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $51,933 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $57,184 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Wastewater Engineer Salary $61,964 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
25% $46,935 10% $42,386 90% $61,964 75% $57,184 $51,933 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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